Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
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In Japan, Urban Research Experiments with Virtual Changing Booths
So far, virtual changing rooms have been more of a toy than a true commercial tool. Urban Research could change that. JapanConsuming reports.
In Japan, Urban Research Experiments with Virtual Changing Booths
So far, virtual changing rooms have been more of a toy than a true commercial tool. Urban Research could change that. JapanConsuming reports.
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Japan’s Urban Research Expanding
Opening 50 to 60 new stores per year and driving sales growth above 20 percent, Urban Research, one of Japan's fastest growing fashion retailers, is tapping new opportunities. JapanConsuming reports.
Japan’s Urban Research Expanding
Opening 50 to 60 new stores per year and driving sales growth above 20 percent, Urban Research, one of Japan's fastest growing fashion retailers, is tapping new opportunities. JapanConsuming reports.
Global Markets
Japan’s Online Fashion Sales Climbing Fast
As online fashion sales expand, more large firms are committing investment to both websites and back-end logistics, while pure play e-tailers are launching new brands specifically for the online channel. JapanConsuming reports.
Japan’s Online Fashion Sales Climbing Fast
As online fashion sales expand, more large firms are committing investment to both websites and back-end logistics, while pure play e-tailers are launching new brands specifically for the online channel. JapanConsuming reports.
Global Markets
In Japan, the Rise of 'Geek Brands'
There are more single or childless Japanese men in their 30s and 40s than ever before. The affluent and well paid among them have the time and money to indulge their most esoteric whims, whether in hobbies or consumer goods. A host of new brands and stores have emerged to serve them. One of the latest is H Tokyo, a tiny store devoted entirely to men’s handkerchiefs. JapanConsuming investigates.
In Japan, the Rise of 'Geek Brands'
There are more single or childless Japanese men in their 30s and 40s than ever before. The affluent and well paid among them have the time and money to indulge their most esoteric whims, whether in hobbies or consumer goods. A host of new brands and stores have emerged to serve them. One of the latest is H Tokyo, a tiny store devoted entirely to men’s handkerchiefs. JapanConsuming investigates.
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Prada Revamps Milan Flagship to Cater to Top Clients and New Shoppers
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JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
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