Fashion

Balenciaga elevates Hong Kong flagship with first VIC private appointment area

It draws inspiration from Balenciaga’s Paris Couture Store fitting room.

Hermès blends mythology and craftsmanship in HK's Elements mall reopening

Store design is inspired by mythical creatures and the five elements.

Zalora partners with PGMall to expand reach in Malaysia

Selected fashion collections will now be available on PGMall.

Hermès unveils city-inspired retail concept at Taipei SOGO Fuxing

Store design inspired by Taipei’s architecture, light, and urban energy

Kering acquires minority stake in ICICLE owner ICCF

The deal is part of Kering’s new “House of Wonders” initiative.

First stand-alone Hermès store in Beijing showcases craft and culture

The design draws inspiration from the nearby Forbidden City

Canifa’s 15-year tech journey drives AI and automation across operations

From early IT systems to AI tools, Canifa enhances sales, inventory, and customer service.

Marimekko targets Asia growth with new stores in Indonesia and Philippines

The brand will operate through loose franchise partnerships.

Misto Holdings drives Korean fashion growth across Greater China

Over 100 stores planned in Greater China by mid-2026.

Happy Skin and BLK target value-fluid Filipino consumers

Routine-based marketing seen as key to revenue.

Rising costs and low consumer confidence damp fashion growth outlook for 2026

Emerging markets are offering growth opportunities, whilst mature markets expand slowly.

How can footwear and apparel brands fix inventory mismatches?

Global stockouts and overstocks cost retailers about $1.8t each year.

Apparel Group partners with Cotton On to enter India

It will introduce the brand through a phased omnichannel rollout.