
Japan Convenience Stores Boost Apparel as Footfall Drops for 14 Months
FamilyMart is aiming for ¥30 billion in clothing revenue in fiscal 2026 as Seven-Eleven Japan and Lawson expand fashion partnerships.
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FamilyMart is aiming for ¥30 billion in clothing revenue in fiscal 2026 as Seven-Eleven Japan and Lawson expand fashion partnerships.

Priced between 990 and 2,400 euros, the expanded collection receives an exclusive Tokyo pop-up at Isetan ahead of its global release on October 15.

Investment trends that propelled high-end apparel makers for 20 years are fading as luxury brands depend on a narrow group of ultrawealthy consumers.

Asian garment exporters captured a larger share of Dutch clothing imports between January and July 2026 even as total trade value contracted across European retail channels.

Held alongside Moscow Fashion Week from Sept. 28 to 30, the gathering connects industry delegations from across Asia, Africa, and the Arab world.

High-end developers are adding dedicated VIP lounges and building new wings to secure multi-level flagship commitments.

The sale campaign drew 120 registrations of interest and 72 confidentiality agreements across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the US.

The temporary store at Jing An Kerry Centre drew more than 10,000 visitors in its first month and runs through Nov. 30.

Operating profit rose to SEK 6.04 billion aided by tariff refunds, but regional store numbers fell by 54 locations within nine months.

The revamped Sichuan boutique incorporates dark timber, matte-finish metal and enamelled ceramic in amber tones.

LVMH shares touched six-year lows following an 11 per cent drop in September, hit by weakening sales across Asia ex-Japan and the United States.

The acquisition in July sees sibling co-directors Jean-Claude and Anne-Marie Colban remain at the Place Vendôme shop in Paris.

A BCG survey of 12,000 consumers shows 70 percent halted purchases over price hikes, shifting spending toward beauty.

Parent company Kering will maintain production of formal leather shoes and handbags in Italy while sourcing technical casual footwear from Asian hubs.

British footwear brand Dr. Martens is rolling out a multi-platform marketing drive on September 24 after revenues dropped 8.2 per cent in fiscal 2025.

Larry Kestelman’s retail group picked up the intellectual property and customer databases of three distressed apparel operators to anchor a new marketplace unit.
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