Japan is enjoying unprecedented growth in inbound tourism. Department stores, hotels and overseas brands are benefiting first and foremost, but other formats are also eagerly introducing services and ranges directly targeting the tourist market. Most of these services have, so far, remained basic, concentrating on duty-free sales and acceptance of Chinese debit and credit cards. […]
Laox rises from bankruptcy to become tourist shopping leader
Sales per tourist rise 18% in 2014 as tourism surges
Onwards ties with Laox and Isetan-Mitsukoshi on export brands
Mitsukoshi Ginza to house 3,000 sqm duty free store
Get ready for 20 million tourists
FOCUS: Leading shopping centres upgrade their way to 3.9% jump in sales in 2014-15
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