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KKV opens 2nd flagship as Tet competition in Vietnam intensifies
KKV opens 2nd flagship as Tet competition in Vietnam intensifies
The retailer will release 5,000 items for the local holiday season.
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Indonesian retailers expect festivities seen driving 4.4% sales growth in December
Indonesian retailers expect festivities seen driving 4.4% sales growth in December
It may follow November’s 6.3% YoY sales index rise in the country.
3 days ago
Tiffany & Co. unveils 'bone cuff'-inspired flagship in Beijing
Tiffany & Co. unveils 'bone cuff'-inspired flagship in Beijing
Four-storey glass fins define the flagship designed by MVRDV
3 days ago
Alibaba targets 100 million users with new Qwen AI features
Alibaba targets 100 million users with new Qwen AI features
Integration brings shopping into main AI platform.
3 days ago
AS Watson commits $490m to 1,000-store 2026 rollout
AS Watson commits $490m to 1,000-store 2026 rollout
Expansion accompanies anniversary milestone.
3 days ago
Gen Zs in China retreat from Q4 splurging amidst spending slump
Gen Zs in China retreat from Q4 splurging amidst spending slump
Gen Z splurging slid by 14 points as country’s consumers tighten budgets.
5 days ago
Japan sentiment rises 16% but splurge intent still limited
Japan sentiment rises 16% but splurge intent still limited
Only 30% plan discretionary spending, McKinsey data shows.
5 days ago
Woolworths adopts Google Gemini CX to upgrade digital shopping
Woolworths adopts Google Gemini CX to upgrade digital shopping
The supermarket chain joins the first wave of Australian Gemini CX users.
5 days ago
Korean spending signals surge as 36-point optimism shift defies 2024 lows
Korean spending signals surge as 36-point optimism shift defies 2024 lows
The improved sentiment comes as political tensions stabilise.
5 days ago
Luxury retail faces overhaul as Ralph Lauren fuses dining and fashion
Luxury retail faces overhaul as Ralph Lauren fuses dining and fashion
The World of Ralph Lauren combines the brand’s fashion, lifestyle, and hospitality concepts.
5 days ago
Regional slowdown fails to choke India’s consumer spending
Regional slowdown fails to choke India’s consumer spending
Gen Zs and millennials drove tech, leisure, personal care demand.
5 days ago
Loewe unveils largest Japanese flagship store in Ginza
Loewe unveils largest Japanese flagship store in Ginza
CASA LOEWE Ginza is also the brand’s second-largest store in the world.
6 days ago
IKEA says store count nearly doubled to over 640 locations in five years
IKEA says store count nearly doubled to over 640 locations in five years
Its footprint expanded from about 375 sites as smaller formats roll out.
6 days ago
Prada opens flagship store in Hong Kong
Prada opens flagship store in Hong Kong
Launch celebrates 20-year partnership and enhances Central’s luxury experience.
6 days ago
US outpaces China as largest K-beauty online market with 51% share
US outpaces China as largest K-beauty online market with 51% share
Europe’s share rose to 11% from 3% in 2022.
6 days ago
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H&M bets on Philippines as $15.8b 'fashion hungry' outlier
President Saed El-Achkar cites a globally rare demographic average age of 27.
11 hours ago
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Singapore SMEs to gain from clearer e-commerce rules
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The guidelines should boost the confidence of merchants on large platforms.
3 days ago
High rents, labour costs loom over Jollibee’s Australia plans
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A crowded chicken segment could also weigh on initial growth.
DFI Retail revamps Guardian and IKEA stores for smarter shopping
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Business is no longer purely transactional, but increasingly advisory.
Beyond The Vines uses online insights to shape overseas growth
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It looks at online reception before opening any physical stores.
Watsons launches Singapore’s first pharmacy eConsultation
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It targets busy professionals and people who want privacy.
Indonesian malls prioritise upgrades over expansion
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The shift mirrors Thailand’s focus on leisure and Japan’s emphasis on efficiency.
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FMCG Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Angela Kuo of DIAGEO Taiwan
Angela Kuo of DIAGEO Taiwan highlights how the Johnnie Walker Blonde launch made whisky more approachable for younger consumers.
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FMCG Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Angela Kuo of DIAGEO Taiwan
Angela Kuo of DIAGEO Taiwan highlights how the Johnnie Walker Blonde launch made whisky more approachable for younger consumers.
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