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Hong Kong retail sales down 2.3% in April
Hong Kong retail sales down 2.3% in April
After adjusting for inflation, retail sales dropped 3.3%YoY.
Dior names new creative director
Dior names new creative director
First time since Christian Dior that one director leads all three divisions.
Retailers race to fix store experience in Vietnam
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Retailers race to fix store experience in Vietnam
As Vietnam’s middle class grows, retailers are investing in offline store formats.
Retailers rethink store layouts to match digital-era habits
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Retailers rethink store layouts to match digital-era habits
IKEA is ditching its classic maze-like layout for a simpler, straight-line design.

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Hong Kong losing appeal as shopping mecca due to tariffs
Mainland Chinese tourists may turn to Japan and Korea for better value.
Stores CJ Olive Young woos tourists in search of K-beauty’s ‘glass skin’
Free skin scans are driving loyalty beyond Korea.
Technology Shiseido blends beauty and science
The boundaries between cosmetic products and beauty medicine have become blurry.
Stores Levi’s banks on ‘North Star’ of Asia to drive growth
Premiumisation has allowed its Japan unit to post the fastest growth in the region.
Relaxed commercial event rules may spur pop-ups, ease retail bust
Social interaction during events is the future of retail and mixed-use development.
Canon Hong Kong zooms in on creators to drive growth
Cameras with vlogging functions are in demand, according to its CEO.
E-commerce Foodpanda automates ‘dark stores’ in Singapore to speed up deliveries
Its 24/7 warehouses ensure round-the-clock fulfilment.

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