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News & Archives > Mar, 2009
MAC Cosmetics – Hello Kitty Tie Up
March 28, 2009
Launched in 1974 and popularized during the 90s, Hello Kitty is now a world-renown icon.
Chrome Hearts Tokyo - New Sales Approach
March 28, 2009
Last April, Chrome Hearts, an American luxury brand known for jewelry and leather goods in gothic motifs, opened a revamped Tokyo flagship store.
Chopard Sponsored Mille Miglia in Japan
March 28, 2009
The Mille Migla began in northern Italy in 1927 as a 1000 mile long open road endurance race.
Japanese Farmers Turn to Overseas Luxury Markets
March 26, 2009
The beef used in the famously high-priced 175 USD hamburgers served in New York last year was not American ? It was Japanese.
Coach Japan- Improved Customer Service through Specialization
March 19, 2009
Coach Japan, the Japanese arm of American Luxury luggage maker Coach, has announced it will implement a qualifications testing system for staff beginning April 18th, in an effort to improve customer service levels.
Uniqlo and Jil Sander Tie-Up
March 19, 2009
On March 17th, Fast Retailing, parent company for the popular Japanese brand Uniqlo, announced its entrance into a contract with Jil Sander, a German fashion designer.
Japanese Strawberries - a Popular Luxury in Russia
March 19, 2009
Japanese boutique farmers have discovered a new export market-Russia.
Luxury Levis in Aoyama
March 19, 2009
Levis Japan has recently announced the opening of "Cinch Tokyo" a new luxury concept store in Tokyo's Minami-Aoyama, a district known for high end, cutting-edge fashion.
Gilt's Japan Debut
March 19, 2009
American online luxury shoppers may already be familiar with www.gilt.com, a discount online luxury retailer, offering discontinued premium branded items at steep discounts.
South American Brands on Display In Omotesando
March 12, 2009
March 3rd marked the opening of the first H.P. France select shop, "soup of her art" in Omotesando, Tokyo.
Prada Japan Discounts Prices
March 12, 2009
Beginning March 14th, Prada Japan will be discounting prices up to 10% on some of their most popular products.
Hilton and Denizen Hotels
March 12, 2009
Hilton Hotels Corporation, with the recent addition of the Denizen Hotels brand, now holds 11 different hotel brands.
New Restrictions on Chinese Imports
March 12, 2009
According to the Japanese Ministry of Finance, counterfeit luxury brand imports restricted at customs rose 16.6% in 2008.
A New Entry in Forbes
March 05, 2009
On the 19th of March, a new Forbes Magazine edition will be released highlighting the top 40 wealthiest individuals in Japan.
Shangri-La Hotel Opens in Tokyo
March 05, 2009
The newly-opened Shangri-la Hotel is located in front of the JR Tokyo Station.
Takashimaya In Shanghai
March 05, 2009
Japanese luxury department store brand Takashimaya is scheduled to open in Shanghai in 2012.