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JULY 21, 2024

With products available in 26 countries and regions worldwide, Momotaro Jeans is planning a broader expansion strategy to attract more international customers as tourism to Japan flourishes. The Japanese denim label has recently launched a new concept store on Shinmonzen-dori in Kyoto as part of its rebranding. “Inbound tourists are our largest customers right now,” Masataka Suzuki, president and COO of Momotaro Jeans, told Inside Retail.

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A culture of optimism can lead to a thriving and successful organization, and the design of the workplace offers the platform to create that culture. Optimism in the workplace can be fostered through human-centered design focusing on employee well-being, process support, and social connectivity, with elements like adaptable workspaces, biophilic design, and advanced technology.

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Inside Retail

JULY 21, 2024

Aeon Mall, Japan’s pan-Asian mall developer, is slowly but surely engineering a shift in its development focus from Japan to growth markets in China and Southeast Asia. This was further emphasised when the company released its results for the quarter ending May 31. While profitability across its domestic portfolio was buoyed by falling costs, the revenue growth is emanating more from its newer markets in Vietnam and Indonesia, along with a tentative return to growth in China.

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JULY 21, 2024

Naked Sundays has partnered with Ulta Beauty as part of the brand’s expansion in North America. The company has launched 10 products on Ulta.com including CabanaGlow SPF50 Mineral Serum Drops, which now has two new shades namely CabanaGlow Blush and CabanaGlow Sheer. Ulta.com exclusively sells mineral serum drops for $35. The partnership marks Naked Sundays’ fourth North American launch this year, following its launches at Target, Amazon, and Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada.

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