Apparel

Japanese apparel maker Renown Inc. said Friday it filed for bankruptcy protection after the coronavirus pandemic hit sales sharply in recent months. Renown, founded in 1902, filed for protection from creditors with the Tokyo District Court under the civil rehabilitation law. It was the first bankruptcy of a listed company in Japan since January 2019, according to credit … [Read more...] about Apparel Maker Renown Files For Bankruptcy As Virus Hit Sales

Fast Retailing Co. will open Uniqlo Tokyo, the fashion brand’s new global flagship store, in the Ginza shopping district in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, on Friday. The new Uniqlo shop will occupy the first four floors of the Marronnier Gate 2 shopping building in Ginza and become Uniqlo’s information hub to disclose the brand’s latest news — from new products to limited … [Read more...] about Uniqulo To Open Flagship Store In Tokyo

Japanese Used Clothing Stores To Expand Into South East Asia, China. Many Japanese used clothing/accessories companies are planning to expand into the South-East Asian markets such as the Philipinnes, Malaysia and China. The market for these used items from Japan is rising. The surge in demand is mainly driven by the rising income levels for the middle-income families. … [Read more...] about Japanese Used Clothing Stores To Expand Into South East Asia, China