Asics Expanding Onitsuka Tiger

Kansai-based Asics Corp. plans to expand their Onitsuka Tiger streetwear doors in Japan from ten to thirty locations by the end of 2012. Targeting department stores in major cities from this September Asics will be begin selling Onitsuka Tiger apparel, shoes and accessories at Mitsukoshi Ginza, Fujii Daimaru in Kyoto, Hanyku Osaka as well they will open a new shop in Haneda airport next month – each store spanning 30-70sqm.


With these new store openings and a collaboration planned with United Arrows Asics forecasts an increase of 20% in Japan sales by end of fiscal year 2011.