Japanese girls lead LeSportsac boom

(28-Sep-2001) - LeSportsac has 17 freestanding stores worldwide in prestigious shopping areas and four new openings planned this year.

(1-Mar-2004) - Since LeSportsac took off as a must-have brand for fashion-conscious Japanese, the US accessories manufacturer has stepped up its marketing efforts in the region. Kevin Rozario speaks to ceo Tim Schifter about the domestic market initiatives that have paved the way for travel-retail expansion.

(15-Sep-2006) - New York-based fashion and travel bags supplier LeSportsac has signed an exclusive agreement with McG Consultants to develop its travel-retail business in Europe and the Middle East

(18-May-2001) - VIETNAM. Vietnam is experiencing a boom in duty-free sales thanks partly to an influx of young female Japanese shoppers.

(3-Dec-2003) - UK distributor Myriad International is to launch the entire range of Groovy Girls to duty-free. US toy company Manhattan Toy will supply the soft-toy dolls along with other ranges that have enjoyed success in local markets