Japanese Chain Stores Report 11.3% Fall in September Apparel Sales
The Japan Chain Stores Association (57 firms, 9,422 stores) reported that total sales on a same store basis decreased by 3.2% from the same month of last year to 1,008,719…
Matsuoka Corporation Launches Sample Factory in Pinghu, China
Matsuoka Corporation, Japan’s largest apparel manufacturer, commenced operations at its new factory specializing in the manufacturing of garment samples in Pinghu City, Zhejiang Province, China in September.
Apparel Sales at Japanese Dept. Stores Down for 11 Straight Months
The Japan Department Stores Association reported that same-store sales at member stores throughout the nation (81 firms, 236 stores) decreased by 5.0% in September 2016 compared to the same month…