MUJI news and archive

Muji to appoint administrators for European subsidiary

Japanese retailer Muji has confirmed its intention to appoint administrators after media reports began speculating the possibility of a pre-pack administration deal for its European holding company. In a statement to FashionUnited, the company said: “Muji Europe Holdings (MEH), has announced its intention to appoint administrators. This is part...

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Business

Nike, Muji, Calvin Klein parents groups lead stock losses on Chinese boycott fears

On Thursday, Nike (NKE) fell hardest among the Dow industrials, down more than 5 percent on news of a possible boycott in China. In a similar fashion, the operator of Japanese brand Muji saw its shares drop more than 7 percent in early trade Friday. Nike shares dived 5 percent on the Dow Jones Wednesday and ended the daily trading session...

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Retail

Muji opens three stores in India

Japanese retailer Muji has opened stores in three metros viz. New Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. The brand offers apparels, furniture, home ware, stationery, electronics, travel goods and beauty products. Muji promises to focus deeply on creating products that are truly fundamental to everyday life, sans unnecessary complexities. The brand also...

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Retail

Muji to open in New Delhi

Japanese retailer Muji will open a store in New Delhi by this April. It will be spread across 5,000 square feet. The retailer, which sells a wide array of products, ranging from stationery and clothing to furniture and food, already has stores in Mumbai and Bangalore. In India the chain has a joint venture with Reliance Brands. Reliance Brands...

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RetailFeatured

India ready for 2nd phase of organised retail revolution with global players

Organised retailing in India has reached its next level with many global brands entering the market. While a decade back, as the retail revolution began in India, major fast fashion brands had ventured into the country, however, in the second phase few other brands have made their presence felt. Brands like Zara and Mango almost changed the...

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Retail

Ryohin Keikaku to open two MUJI stores in India

Japanese retailer Ryohin Keikaku has entered into a joint venture with Reliance Brands to open two MUJI stores in India. It is the first Japanese store that has received individual approval for foreign direct investment from the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB). With this partnership, MUJI becomes the first Japanese store in India. Two...

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Retail

Japan’s Muji eyes entry into single-brand retail market

Japan’s Ryohin Keikaku Co, which operates household goods chain under the brand name Muji, has filed an application with the department of industrial policy and promotion (DIPP) to enter the country under the single brand retail route. The company proposes to “manufacture and sell various garments, furniture, household goods, cosmetics,...

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Retail

Reliance Brands to bring Japanese retailer Muji in India

Reliance Brands, has inked a joint venture partnership with minimalist Japanese retailer Muji, to open its stores in India. Muji sells a wide array of products ranging from stationary and clothing to furniture and food, The first few standalone Muji stores will be opened in Delhi and Mumbai by middle of next year. Known for its eco-friendly...

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Retail

Reliance Brands to bring Japanese retailer Muji in India

Reliance Brands, has inked a joint venture partnership with minimalist Japanese retailer Muji, to open its stores in India. Muji sells a wide array of products ranging from stationary and clothing to furniture and food, The first few standalone Muji stores will be opened in Delhi and Mumbai by middle of next year. Known for its eco-friendly...

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