Worry of department stores [part I]

Ryuko Nippon

Many Problems Despite Recovering Performance

The performance of Japanese department stores has been recovering since the first half of fiscal 2001. Last year, competition decreased because of the withdrawal of some stores. Greater efficiency at each department store has advanced a little. Consumers have come to strengthen their attitude to seek good quality products. Because of this situation, the performance of department stores has recovered, but it is not perfect yet. When overseas textile firms advance into the Japanese market, department stores are one of their options, but they do not know the Japanese distribution system well. This report will clarify …