백화점 명품 플랫폼 입증…3사 우상향 실적 빛났다

Korean department stores are rapidly positioning themselves as major luxury retail hubs, driven by growing foreign tourist consumption, with leading retailers posting significant profit increases in Q1. This growth is expected to be sustained rather than temporary, as Korea's structural characteristic—where luxury brand distribution is concentrated in department stores—creates a durable advantage. The convergence of rising inbound tourism and concentrated department store distribution suggests sustained competitive strength for Korean retailers.