More competition in store
Article Abstract:
Japanese specialty stores are facing increased competition from direct rivals and from the Japanese grocery industry. In particular, aggressive pricing policies by the grocery industry has caused specialty stores to experience smaller profit margins and lower stock prices.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2001
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
The perils of disclosure
Article Abstract:
Mycal Corp. stock prices rose 17% after three Goldman Sachs Group Inc. units disclosed holding 15% of Mycal's shares. However, most of the reported shares were merely borrowed in anticipation of a falling price yet had to be reported under Japanese disclosure laws.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2001
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Retail buys found in Japan: stock shoppers favor Tsutsumi, Fast Retailing
Article Abstract:
The stocks of Japanese retail firms Tsutsumi Jewelry and Fast Retailing are being recommended by analysts despite the current troubles of the Japanese economy and inroads being made by foreign competitors. Tsutsumi sells moderately-priced accessories to young women while Fast Retailing sells reasonably-priced casual clothes. Tsutsumi is doing better than its competitors despite its declining sales. Ironically, its sales decline will enable it to capture a greater share of its market.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1999
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: Republican donor's bounced check shows pitfalls of campaign funding. Proposed U.S. rules for worker injuries give firms a pain
- Abstracts: Oil prices don't fuel capital spending; producers are wary despite crude's gains. Surging oil prices fuel fears of inflationary pressure in U.S
- Abstracts: Novartis buys 20% stake in Roche for C3.12 billion (Euro dollars). Roche, DeCODE set research pact
- Abstracts: Hollywood Writers, Major Studios Break Off Contract Negotiations. Despite star power, Tom Cruise movie needs a PR blitz