【South Korea】[Feature] “Scarcity Drives Success”… The Winning Move of Brand Differentiation

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the strategic moves by major Korean retailers to secure exclusive distribution rights for international brands,…

【Japan】Japan’s Fair Trade Commission Issues Warning to Yodobashi Camera Over Unfair Payment Reductions for PB Manufacturing

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a recent enforcement action by Japan’s Fair Trade Commission against a major retailer for unfair subcontracting…

【Shinshiro Ci】Honda Plus Breaks Preconceptions About Plastic Through the Power of Design. The Counterattack Story of ‘ame’, a Private Brand Born from a Veteran Plastic Molding Manufacturer

Editor’s NoteThis article explores how a veteran Japanese manufacturer is challenging perceptions of plastic through its handmade brand ‘ame’,…

【South Korea】What is the Secret to the Success of Jewelry Vertical Platform ‘Amondz’?

Editor’s NoteThis case study examines how Amondz leveraged technology and curation to carve out a leading position in the jewelry platform market,…

【South Korea】From PB to Collaborations: Department Stores and Hotels Must Change to Survive!

Editor’s NoteAs traditional retail and hospitality sectors face economic headwinds, this article examines how department stores and hotels are…