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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.
4 hours ago
Huda Beauty becomes fully independent after ending TSG partnership
Huda Beauty becomes fully independent after ending TSG partnership
This ends the eight-year partnership that began in 2017.
3 hours ago
Shein to spend $15m in 2025 to boost product safety, compliance
Shein to spend $15m in 2025 to boost product safety, compliance
It aims to conduct 2.5 million product tests this year.
3 hours ago
Uniqlo opens first touchpoint store in Singapore
Uniqlo opens first touchpoint store in Singapore
It is only 10% the size of a typical Uniqlo outlet.
1 day ago
FairPrice ramps up digital push with new ‘Store of Tomorrow’ programme
FairPrice ramps up digital push with new ‘Store of Tomorrow’ programme
Innovations include self-checkouts and biometric payments.
1 day ago
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.
1 day ago
Dior names new creative director
Dior names new creative director
First time since Christian Dior that one director leads all three divisions.
1 day ago
Yum China increases share buyback to $510m for H2 2025
Yum China increases share buyback to $510m for H2 2025
This is a 42% increase from the $360m planned in H1.
1 day ago
Puma’s ads focus on athlete collaborations across sports
Puma’s ads focus on athlete collaborations across sports
It focuses on themes like athletic achievement and team spirit.
1 day ago
DFI Retail group sells 22.2% stake in Robinsons Retail Holdings
DFI Retail group sells 22.2% stake in Robinsons Retail Holdings
Proceeds will be used to support DFI’s capital allocation strategy.
1 day ago
Alo Yoga opens first store in the Philippines
Alo Yoga opens first store in the Philippines
This marks the brand’s expansion into Southeast Asia.
1 day ago
7-Eleven Malaysia to acquire 30% stake in BLoyalty
7-Eleven Malaysia to acquire 30% stake in BLoyalty
It will buy 30% of BLoyalty for $211,465.
1 day ago
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.
2 days ago
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.
2 days ago
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