All Japan articles
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News briefsOn unveils Tokyo flagship and Labs innovation hub
The Swiss premium sportswear brand is marking its Tokyo expansion in September with new retail, innovation and athlete-driven events.
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Case StudyOnitsuka Tiger: A masterclass in strategic growth and brand evolution
Onitsuka Tiger’s leap from heritage sports label to luxury lifestyle powerhouse shows how brand focus and DTC strategy drive global growth.
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News briefsXebio’s FY operating profit up 66%
Net income attributable to the parent of Victoria and Golf Partner declined by 62.5 percent year-over-year.
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News briefsAsics to host a speed race in Tokyo
Asics will be closing the streets of Tokyo on Saturday, 3 May, to host a unique speed race.
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News briefsPerfect Moment has new sales agencies in two regions
The luxury ski wear has signed two new cooperation agreements with sales agencies for Southern Europe and Japan.
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ArticleXponential Fitness expands to Asia with boxing studio
Rumble Boxing is expanding into Japan with a studio in Tokyo.
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News briefsX Games Japan returns to Chiba in September
After a successful debut in 2022, X Games Japan is back on Sept. 20-22.
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News briefsXebio’s Q1 operating profit rises by 47 percent
Profit attributable to the parent increased by 40 percent in Q1 to ¥2,785 million (€17.3m).
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News briefsJapan’s Alpen Co. sees annual operating profit tumble
The Japanese sporting goods retailer experienced a 34% decline in annual operating profit over the 12-month period ending June 30.
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News briefsSB C&S to distribute GoPro in Japan
GoPro announced a new distribution partnership with SoftBank Group’s SB C&S Corporation in Japan to sell GoPro products through one of the largest sales networks in the region. SB C&S will provide its retail customers with the full range of GoPro cameras and accessories. “Through SB C&S, we’re continuing the ...
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News briefsAuthentic’s new SVP set to drive growth in Japan
Source: Authentic Brands Group Jeff Daggett Authentic Brands Group has appointed Jeff Daggett as Senior Vice President - Head of Japan. With more than thirty years of industry experience, Daggett is expected to play an integral role in strengthening Authentic’s presence and driving brand growth in the ...
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News briefsTeijin Frontier and Save the Duck jointly establish Save the Duck Japan
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) has reported that the Japanese company Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd. founded the joint venture Save the Duck Japan Ltd. based in Tokyo together with the Milan-based clothing company Save the Duck, a brand of animal-free outerwear. Kenichi Haruta of Teijin Frontier was appointed president. The ...
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News briefsOn and Beams launch collaborative tennis lifestyle collection
On has announced a collaboration with Japanese retailer Beams, which opened its first store in Harajuku, Tokyo, in 1976, to launch a collection featuring the new The Roger Pro, a shoe designed as a lifestyle shoe that also performs well on the tennis court. The joint collection will launch at ...
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News briefsUS boardsports retailer Tactics to launch in Japan this autumn
Tactics has announced its entry into the Japanese market. The US-based retailer, specializing in skateboarding and snowboarding gear, plans to open its first Japanese brick-and-mortar store at the Sapporo Factory, a large shopping and entertainment destination in the heart of Sapporo. The store is scheduled for opening on Nov. 1, ...
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News briefsPuma appoints new GM for Japanese business
Source: Puma Ryokusai Inoue Puma has appointed Ryokusai Inoue as the new General Manager of Puma Japan with immediate effect. He will report directly to Germany-based Puma CEO Arne Freundt. Inoue joined the company in 2015 as Director of Retail. In this position, he shaped the success ...
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News briefsDates for trade show in Japan announced
Dates for the 21st Interstyle trade show of action sports and the outdoor industry, held in Japan, have been announced. The largest trade show of its kind in the country will be held Feb. 13–15, 2024. Interstyle began as a business show for action sports related to surfing, skateboarding and ...
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News briefsAsics supports the Kobe 2024 World Para Athletics Championships as platinum sponsor
Asics Corp. has announced a sponsorship agreement with Kobe 2024 World Para Athletics Championships as the platinum sponsor. The event, organized by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), will be held at the Universiade Memorial Stadium in the Kobe Sports Park in Japan on May 17-25, 2024. Asics will serve as ...
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News briefsJapanese gain better access to sports merch on Rakuten
License Global reports that Fanatics has opened its first online marketplace in Japan, on Rakuten Ichiba, operated by global Internet services provider Rakuten Group, to provide fans across Japan with access to licensed sports merchandise. Japanese sports fans can access Fanatics’ range of licensed sports merchandise here. The store currently ...
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News briefsFirst Jordan-only store in Japan opens in Shibuya, Tokyo
Jordan World of Flight Shibuya opened in Tokyo on March 25. It is the first Jordan-only store in Japan. World of Flight is the brand’s “highest expression of basketball culture at retail.” The new 850-square-meter store in Shibuya sells Jordan Brand footwear and apparel products across men’s, women’s and kids. ...
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News briefsNike and Fanatics sign licensing deal with the Tokyo Giants
Nike and Fanatics have inked a new agreement with the Yomiuri Giants, also known as Tokyo Giants, Japan’s most successful baseball team. The financial terms were not unveiled, nor was the duration of the agreement. As part of the deal, Nike will become the team’s official uniform supplier, while Fanatics ...
