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The Worldfolio: ONISI Group Designs Japan’s Retail Renaissance Through Integrated Spaces, Products and Digital Systems
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (398+ words) ONISI Group is shaping Japan’s retail renaissance by integrating merchandise, store design, personnel and digital systems into a unified business model. Through TENKENSOUI, retail IT, furniture, senior apparel and original product development, the company helps partners improve efficiency, consistency and…...
The Worldfolio: CCC Shapes the Future of Retail Through Lifestyle Design and Experience-Led Spaces
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (1140+ words) As consumers increasingly value experiences over ownership, CCC is creating spaces that blend culture, community and lifestyle. From TSUTAYA BOOKS to SHARE LOUNGE and SHIBUYA TSUTAYA, the company continues to reshape how people connect with retail, culture and everyday life....
The Worldfolio: Spingle Shoes: Japanese Craft Meets Comfort
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (105+ words) Spingle Shoes: Japanese Craft Meets Comfort The Worldfolio Bringing craftsmanship and comfort back to shoes. By Daniel de Bomford The shoe market is dominated by a margin-first mindset. Shoes are designed for marginal performance gains and manufactured offshore for better…...
The Worldfolio: Sewang Powers K-Fashion’s Global Rise
1+ week, 4+ day ago (127+ words) Sewang Powers K-Fashion’s Global Rise The Worldfolio Sewang Powers K-Fashion’s Global Rise As K-fashion gains global reach, Sewang Textiles is positioning itself as the trusted fabric partner behind the industry’s need for quality, speed and reliability. By Daniel de Bomford…...
The Worldfolio: Sewang Textile Weaves Korean Innovation into Global Fashion Supply Chains
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1089+ words) I don’t believe there is just a single reason behind the global attention Korean fashion is receiving there are several, but I often highlight three. Second, Korea adopted digitalization and IT-based production systems at a relatively early stage. By integrating…...
The Worldfolio: Baycrews Expands Japan’s Lifestyle Fashion Culture Through Domestic Brand Building and Experiential Retail
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1772+ words) Differentiation, yes. If we speak about fashion, for example, of course we look at global brands and global fashion movements all the time. But especially in Japan, in the mid tier segment where we operate, many brands, including ours, are…...
The Worldfolio: IFING Elevates Japanese Beauty Through Technology, Education and Global Craftsmanship
4+ week, 1+ day ago (1646+ words) I believe that Japan is not a place where the mindset is simply about whether something sells or not. There is a deeper cultural foundation where people think carefully about others and approach their work with sincerity and attention. This…...
The Worldfolio: Carrot Company Expands Japan’s Functional Fashion Model Through User-Centered Design and Steady Global Growth
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (1142+ words) We also place strong emphasis on listening to end users and making continuous improvements. Rather than making large, visible design changes, we refine details that users themselves may not consciously recognize. This culture of incremental improvement reflects a broader Japanese…...
The Worldfolio: ZOZO Expands Fashion Tech Through Unique Data, AI Styling, Body Measurement Technologies and Global Platform
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (1696+ words) This interview was conducted on February 4, 2026. In Japan’s environment, one very large factor is the rise of AI. At this point, I genuinely feel that we have finally entered an era where Japan’s IT capabilities can play a more central…...
The Worldfolio: ONISI’s Growth Strategy: Japanese Retail Innovation, SPA Expansion, and New B2C Ventures
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (743+ words) ONISI is advancing beyond its retail roots through diversification, store design, universal fashion, furniture. and a future SPA model. By combining Japanese quality, cost-efficient retail development, and overseas ambitions, the company is building new pillars for long-term growth. ONISI is…...