JMRN Insights Briefing

15/10/2007
Japan's Changing Consumer
Drivers of Change for Luxury Brands

The Nikkei Weekly

20/7/2010
Despite Economic Doldrums, Digital Opportunities Abound
Several recent successes by both U.S. and Japanese companies illustrate how rapidly Japanese consumers are adapting to the digital world.

14/6/2010
Japan May be Slow to Change but its Market has Clearly Evolved
The anniversary of my arrival in Japan 25 years ago approaches auspiciously this year on June 25, and I can’t help but reflect on some of the key changes since 1985.

10/5/2010
Other Nations May be Hotter, but Japan Still Offers Big Opportunity
After years of being billed as "the world’s second-largest economy," it appears that 2010 may be the year in which Japan’s economy is officially surpassed by China’s. However, Japan remains important as a proving ground for other Asian markets.

5/4/2010
Want to See Innovation in Action? Look at Evolving Drugstore Sector
Japan may be a long way from the 24-hour drive-through pharmacies that one sees in the U.S., but a recent flurry of activity to create "new types of drugstores" shows that innovation is alive and well.

1/3/2010
Changes in Distribution Channels Linked to Craving for Convenience
Walking through Takashimaya Co.'s department store in Tokyo's Nihombashi district last week, I was impressed by its grandeur, efficient staff and presentation of luxury brands. However, I also noted its "emptiness" in terms of number of customers.

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