Itochu invests in Anteprima

A new company, Converse Apparel, was established with the aim of enhancing the brand's value.

Sumitomo Corporation expands e-commerce business in Asia, entering Malaysia and Vietnam

Sojitz Partners with Myanmar's Largest Distribution Group to Expand Wholesale Business of Consumer Goods and Food

Itochu Corporation acquires shares in a general merchandise wholesaler in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China, becoming the largest in the field in China.

Itochu acquires Ermanno Scervino, Coronet to be sold from next spring

Itochu is crazy about the Olsen twins. Following "The Row," it acquires "Elizabeth & James," which will be sold by Coronet from Spring/Summer 2014.

Guess is coming back to Japan! Plans to open a street-level store in the Tokyo metropolitan area next spring

Itochu & Toray Diplomode to start selling the second line of "Les Copains" from next spring/summer

[INSIDE: Textiles] Takisada Nagoya launches cross-departmental project "Master of Creation." Since last fall, it has also been supporting young designers.

Renown becomes subsidiary of China's Ruyi Group

Toray Diplomode will begin exclusive import and sales of Vanessa Bruno and other brands from Spring/Summer 2013. Flagship stores will be opened and in-shop development will be promoted in department s

Anne Klein withdraws from Japan

Uniqlo enters Indonesia in the summer of 2013, establishing a joint venture with Mitsubishi Corporation

Takisada Osaka acquires Olive des Olives

Mitsui & Co. acquires Paul Stuart, making a full-scale entry into the global brand business