Uniqlo Up in November
For the first increase in three months Fast Retailing`s Uniqlo reported an impressive 13.7% increase in domestic same-store sales for the month of November. This comes after a 2.2% decrease in...
View ArticleJapan Department Store Sales Up in November
The month before Christmas has been good to Japan’s department stores as increases in same-store sales were abound. Leading the way was J. Front Retaling, operator of Matsuzakaya and Daimaru department...
View ArticleMuji`s Profits Jump
General store Muji is reporting an impressive 30% increase in operating profit of almost 16 billion yen for the first nine months of their fiscal year. As well as the increase in operati ng profit Muji...
View ArticleWho Owns Your Talent Community?
With fashion and luxury brands embracing the power of social media they are finding the number of their “Followers” and “Likes” increasing exponentially on a daily basis. Social media sites and tools...
View ArticleTalent Pool vs. Talent Community
A talent pool is a database of everyone that has ever applied to a recruiter’s jobs, regardless of relevance. It facilitates one-sided communication. In a talent community relationships are key. Hiring...
View ArticleHoneys` China Success
Breaking the trend of Japanese companies experiencing decreased same-store sales in China in September and October, women`s apparel company Honeys reported an increase in China same-store sales in both...
View Article銀座６丁目
At the end of 2013 the unprofitable Matsuzakaya Ginza Department Store will be demolished. In its place will be built one of the largest and grandest commercial complexes in Ginza. Construction will...
View ArticleInvestors not Spooked by Edwin`s Creative Accounting
While investigations continue into Edwin`s improper accounting practices to cover up losses, they have managed to attract potential investors who believe the accounting cover-up is separate from...
View ArticleTakashimya is Up Big
Takashimaya will report a 17% increase in group operating profit for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending at 14.5 billion yen. Along with the increase in group operating profit Takashimaya...
View ArticleWhere are Your Retail Fashion Candidates?
For any fashion company using social networks your potential candidates are already there. Fashion brands like Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Gucci and Chanel have strong followings throughout social...
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