The Japan Times6h ago
Department store operators and confectionery makers are trying to ride the wave of the Valentine's Day-related shopping binge in Japan by offering products and services featuring experiences. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/20/companies/japan-valentines-day-chocolate-sales/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #departmentstores #valentine039sday #food #retailers
Valentine's Day sales campaigns in Japan feature experiences

Meanwhile, confectionery-makers are trying to take advantage of strong demand for chocolate bars from those who make sweets as Valentine's Day gifts.

The Japan Times
Yonhap Infomax NewsJan 12
South Korea's retail sector outlook weakened further in Q1, with the RBSI falling to 79, as only department stores bucked the trend amid robust luxury demand and tourism.
#YonhapInfomax #RetailSector #DepartmentStores #RBSI #KCCI #ConsumerTrends #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=99361
Retail Sector Outlook Clouded in Q1—Department Stores Remain Resilient

South Korea's retail sector outlook weakened further in Q1, with the RBSI falling to 79, as only department stores bucked the trend amid robust luxury demand and tourism.

Yonhap Infomax
The Japan TimesJan 5
Duty-free sales at Japan’s leading department store operators fell sharply in December, highlighting how prolonged geopolitical tensions with China are weighing on the retail sector. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/05/companies/japan-duty-free-sales-down/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #tourism #departmentstores #dutyfree #shopping #china #chinajapanrelations #japaneseeconomy
The Japan TimesJan 2
Major department stores in Japan launched their New Year's sales on Friday, offering varieties of "lucky bag" product packages to stimulate buying interest despite tepid excitement from consumers amid inflation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/02/new-year-sales-department-stores/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #departmentstores
New Year's sales start at major department stores

Sogo & Seibu's Sogo store in Yokohama prepared about 30,000 lucky bags, including ¥2,026 packages containing jackets for men.

The Japan Times
pejacobyDec 28

Walked through a JC Penney store for the first time in probably 20 years.

Pretty sure it’s just alternate-universe Kohls, right?

Same layout, same clutter, some different house brand names but otherwise Nothing distinctive.

#departmentStores

Education & KnowledgeDec 13

And why the Grinch Couldn't Stop It | Christmas History | Extra History

https://tube.blueben.net/w/aYanCcJzyFUM17rx4tLFSr

And why the Grinch Couldn't Stop It | Christmas History | Extra History

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Yonhap Infomax NewsNov 26
South Korea's major retailers posted a 6.7% year-on-year sales increase in October, fueled by extended holidays and strong demand at hypermarkets and department stores, while online channels continued steady growth.
#YonhapInfomax #RetailSales #Hypermarkets #DepartmentStores #OnlineSales #KoreaGrandFestival #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=92524
Retail Sales Rise 6.7% in October—Extended Holidays Boost Hypermarkets and Department Stores

South Korea's major retailers posted a 6.7% year-on-year sales increase in October, fueled by extended holidays and strong demand at hypermarkets and department stores, while online channels continued steady growth.

Yonhap Infomax
Gottscho-Schleisner CollectionNov 22

Ludwig Baumann, business at 500 8th Ave., New York City. Lullabye shop 1949 Apr. 26.
Gottscho-Schleisner, Inc.
1 negative : safety ; 5x7 in.

#LudwigBaumann #NewYorkCity #Lullabye #Gottscho-Schleisner #Departmentstores #NewYork #NewYork(State) #UnitedStates #architecture #photography

https://www.loc.gov/item/2018748545/

Gottscho-Schleisner CollectionNov 22

Ludwig Baumann, business at 500 8th Ave., New York City. Campus shop 1949 Apr. 26.
Gottscho-Schleisner, Inc.
1 negative : safety ; 5x7 in.

#LudwigBaumann #NewYorkCity #Gottscho-Schleisner #Departmentstores #NewYork #NewYork(State) #UnitedStates #architecture #photography

https://www.loc.gov/item/2018748544/

Gottscho-Schleisner CollectionNov 22

Ludwig Baumann, business at 500 8th Ave., New York City. Boys' shop 1949 Apr. 26.
Gottscho-Schleisner, Inc.
1 negative : safety ; 5x7 in.

#LudwigBaumann #NewYorkCity #Gottscho-Schleisner #Departmentstores #NewYork #NewYork(State) #UnitedStates #architecture #photography

https://www.loc.gov/item/2018748543/