Going beyond company-controlled outlets, Shiseido products are distributed through approximately 83,000 stores in Japan and about 39,000 overseas. The company also runs various salons, upscale boutiques, and restaurants.

How many countries is Shiseido in?

120 countries
In 1872, Shiseido opened its doors in Ginza, Tokyo. The family business that started out as Japan’s first Western-style pharmacy transformed into a global beauty giant that currently operates in approximately 120 countries and regions around the world.

Is Shiseido an American company?

Shiseido Company, Limited (Japanese: 株式会社資生堂, Hepburn: Kabushiki-gaisha Shiseidō, pronounced [ɕiseꜜːdoː]) is a Japanese multinational cosmetic company.

Who is owned by Shiseido?

Our Brands Shiseido Americas is Shiseido Group’s global home for the NARS, LAURA MERCIER, bareMinerals Buxom, Tory Burch and Drunk Elephant brands. We are the Americas regional headquarters for the SHISEIDO and Clé de Peau Beauté brands as well as the Dolce&Gabbana, ISSEY MIYAKE, and narciso rodriguez fragrance brands.

Is Shiseido a luxury brand?

Consistency in positioning: Predominantly, Shiseido has been positioned itself as a high-end premium and luxury brand in the US and European markets and it spans the entire market spectrum from low-end, value, middle and luxury segments in Asia.

What is Shiseido known for?

Shiseido is popularly known as a brand that incorporates innovation and deeply-nourishing ingredients to bring out skincare and makeup products that work wonders for healthy and glowing skin.

How many Shiseido stores are there in Japan?

Shiseido franchises about 25,000 cosmetics retail outlets in Japan, both stand-alone and within department stores and supermarkets. It also runs various salons, upscale boutiques, health clubs, and restaurants.

When did Shiseido first start selling cosmetic products?

Shiseido stepped into the world of cosmetics with the introduction of Eudermine in 1897, and established the Cosmetics Division and a store selling cosmetics in 1916.

What are the names of the Shiseido beauty brands?

Shiseido Americas is a leading global beauty company. Shiseido Americas’ portfolio of prestige beauty brands includes SHISEIDO, NARS, Clé de Peau Beauté, bareMinerals, and several fragrance brands including ISSEY MIYAKE, narciso rodriguez, and Dolce&Gabbana.

What does Shiseido stand for in the Americas?

With a respectful nod to our Japanese heritage, Shiseido Americas is focused firmly on the future of beauty, fully embracing the entrepreneurial, pioneering spirit that has long defined our region. Our essence lives in our people, connected by the rich tapestry of human diversity that has always been the heart of our company.