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Garnier targets esports to expand men’s skincare footprint in Asia
Gen Zers and Millennials are embracing self-care routines once seen as feminine.
Longchamp reopens renovated boutiques at ION Orchard and Marina Bay Sands
Longchamp reopens renovated boutiques at ION Orchard and Marina Bay Sands
Interiors blend heritage, craftsmanship, and modern elegance.
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GoPizza enters Malaysian market through franchise deal with HEXTAR Group
GoPizza enters Malaysian market through franchise deal with HEXTAR Group
South Korea-based pizza chain GoPizza has signed a master franchise agreement with HEXTAR Group, marking its entry into the Malaysian market.
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Yum China grows store count to nearly 17,000 in Q2
Yum China grows store count to nearly 17,000 in Q2
Of the new openings, 89 were franchise stores.
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Older Australians power discretionary retail amidst cost-of-living pressures
Older Australians power discretionary retail amidst cost-of-living pressures
64% say in-store promotions influence their spending.
2 days ago
IKEA launches official flagship store on JD.com
IKEA launches official flagship store on JD.com
The store features 6,500 products in 168 categories.
2 days ago
Gentle Monster reopens flagship stores in Singapore
Gentle Monster reopens flagship stores in Singapore
It offers a more immersive experience.
3 days ago
Italy fines Shein $1.15m for 'misleading green claims'
Coach opens first coffee shop in Singapore
Coach opens first coffee shop in Singapore
The café sits at the entrance of Coach’s retail store.
4 days ago
L Catterton acquires Kobe beef chain Kisshokichi
L Catterton acquires Kobe beef chain Kisshokichi
Kisshokichi runs 50 restaurants in Japan.
4 days ago
JD.com launches $5.25-per-share takeover bid for Germany's Ceconomy
JD.com launches $5.25-per-share takeover bid for Germany's Ceconomy
57.1% of shares have already been committed.
Oh!Some opens first store in Thailand
Oh!Some opens first store in Thailand
More locations are expected to open in the country later this year.
Rakuten launches AI agent across mobile, web platforms
Rakuten launches AI agent across mobile, web platforms
It offers tools such as AI chat, voice input, image search, and translation.
Indian consumers lead APAC in discretionary spending
Indian consumers lead APAC in discretionary spending
Spending is strong in dining, jewelry, electronics, and travel.
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Garnier targets esports to expand men’s skincare footprint in Asia
Gen Zers and Millennials are embracing self-care routines once seen as feminine.
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Retail Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Evelyn Chua of Birkenstock South East Asia Pte. Ltd.
Evelyn Chua of Birkenstock South East Asia shares how Birkenstock’s heritage was reimagined through immersive product storytelling.
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