Content about Economy of Japan

April 22, 2013
Simon and Mitsubishi Estate open Shisui Premium Outlets in Japan

Simon Property Group announced today that, in partnership with Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., it has opened Shisui Premium Outlets (Shisui Town, Inba District, Chiba Prefecture), the ninth Premium Outlet Center in Japan.

January 10, 2013
Uniqlo parent records 17% leap in Q1 profit

Fast Retailing Co., parent to the Uniqlo chain, reported that net income for the fiscal first quarter jumped 17% to $644.3 million, boosted by strong same-store sales at Japan Uniqlo units.

January 9, 2013
Uniqlo to open at New York’s Palisades Center and Westchester’s Ridge Hill

Uniqlo, a division of Japan’s Fast Retailing Co., will continue its U.S. expansion strategy by opening two new mall locations, at Palisades Center in West Nyack, N.Y., and Westchester’s Ridge Hill in Yonkers, N.Y.

October 25, 2012
Uniqlo’s Mall Play

Uniqlo has made its first move in an ambitious plan to become a major presence in shopping malls throughout the nation. The company, Japan’s largest retailer and a division of Fast Retailing Co., has jump-started its U.S. expansion with the opening of a 43,000-sq.-ft. store in Westfield Garden State Plaza, Paramus, N.J.

October 18, 2012
Uniqlo to launch U.S. online shopping

Uniqlo, a division of Japan's Fast Retailing Co. Ltd, will launch its U.S. e-commerce site next week, a crucial part of its drive to earn $10 billion in overall North American sales by 2020, Bloomberg reported.

September 21, 2012
Legacy Modernization

With the increasing popularity of mobile devices and social networks, managing the omni-channel experience will be a key priority for retailers this holiday season. Leading experts say that retailers need to update their legacy technology systems to handle the large amounts of data being generated by these channels.

February 15, 2011
January sales up, but less than expected

A report released Tuesday by the U.S. Commerce Department said sales at U.S. retailers edged up 0.3% in January, less than the expected 0.5% to 0.6% increase, but still the seventh straight month of gains.

December 7, 2010
Talbots profit up 17% on cost-cutting

The Talbots on Tuesday said its third-quarter profit rose 17% on cost-cutting.

June 7, 2010
Talbots Q1 loss narrows

The Talbots said Tuesday its fiscal first-quarter net loss narrowed as shoppers snapped up its...

January 4, 2010
Talbots amends credit facility to repay bank loans

Talbots said Monday it has amended its secured revolving loan agreement with shareholder Aeon Co....

July 30, 2008
Talbots Names New Chairman of the Board

Talbots Inc. said Thursday that it named Tsutomu Kajita, who has been a company director...

April 17, 2008
Talbots Backs 2008 Outlook; Sees Sufficient Funding

The Talbots Inc. affirmed its 2008 outlook on Friday and said meeting that goal would...

November 7, 2007
Report: Japan’s Fast Retailing Still Looking to Buy U.S. Retailer

Tokyo, Japan's Fast...

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