The new Jack Nicklaus line of apparel and the new Jack Nicklaus Shop concept for department stores debuted this month in Akishima, Japan. The Jack Nicklaus and Golden Bear brand collections have experienced an 80-percent growth in sales over the past 18 months. In addition to the men's and women's apparel sold across the country by Kosugi Sangyo, the Nicklaus brand product categories also includes shoes, luggage bags, umbrellas and other fashion accessories.