SHIPS
SHIPS is a Japanese select shop and apparel company headquartered in Ginza, Tokyo, with roots in an Ameyoko shop opened in 1952. It sells imported and in-house clothing for men, women and children across a family of labels.
| Established | 1975 (roots in 1952) |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Ginza, Tokyo |
| First SHIPS store | Ginza, 1977 |
| Company | SHIPS Co., Ltd. |
| Chairman | Yoshinori Miura |
| Website | shipsltd.co.jp |
What is SHIPS?
SHIPS is one of Japan's established select shop retailers, combining imported brands with its own collections. The company is headquartered at 1-20-15 Ginza in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, and is chaired by Yoshinori Miura.
History
Its origins go back to 1952, when Miura Shoten opened in Ameyoko, Ueno. The shop was renamed Miura in 1970 and began importing and selling products from the United States. Miura Co., Ltd. was established in 1975, the first SHIPS store opened in Ginza in 1977, and the company took the name SHIPS Co., Ltd. in 1987.
Products and positioning
Alongside the core SHIPS offer the company runs a range of labels for different customers and occasions:
- SHIPS LADIES and SHIPS KIDS
- WINE LABEL for SHIPS and SHIPS Primary Navy Label
- SHIPS Days, SHIPS Colors and SHIPS any
- ships little black, quaranciel and City Ambient Products
Distribution
SHIPS sells through its own stores, SHIPS OUTLET locations and online.
Why it matters
SHIPS is part of the generation of Japanese select shops that grew from importing American goods into multi-label retail businesses with strong private labels, a model that defines much of Japan's premium casual market.
Frequently asked questions
When was SHIPS founded?
Miura Co., Ltd., the company behind SHIPS, was established in 1975, and the first SHIPS store opened in Ginza in 1977.
What does SHIPS sell?
SHIPS is a select shop selling imported brands and its own clothing labels for men, women and children.