Fashion
Reliance targets bringing British retailer Primark to India
Primark is currently operating over 400 stores globally.
Louis Vuitton debuts chocolate shop in Singapore
Le Chocolat Maxime Frédéric in Singapore is its first shop outside France.
Louis Vuitton opens luxury destination LV The Place Bangkok
The destination includes Gaggan at Louis Vuitton, the Maison’s first restaurant in South Asia.
Omani perfume brand Amouage opens first pop-up boutique in China
The luxury fragrance brand opened its first flagship online store on Tmall Global.
The Body Shop’s shortfalls rooted in heightened global competition
This is underscored by Aurelius’ acquisition of the brand from Natura & Co.
Louis Vuitton launches VIP-exclusive store in Singapore
The L’Appartement is the first-ever boutique exclusive to VIP Louis Vuitton shoppers.
SUGI Holdings to enter Thailand’s health and beauty care industry
Together with Retail Business Public, all parties will present a new store concept by mid-2024.
French fashion brand Kiabi announces Asia debut
The brand will first enter the Indian market
L’Oréal partners with Korean beauty company Chowis for advanced hair care service
The partnership involves the use of Chowis’ Dermopico hair analysis technology.
The Estée Lauder Companies issues $650m of senior notes
Closing of the offering will occur on or about 14 February 2024.
Korean skincare brand AXIS-Y opens flagship store in Seoul
The store is located in the Cheongdam district, below AXIS-Y headquarters.
Coty enters new license with fashion brand Marni
The new licensing agreement for both brands will start in 2026.
Thailand's Jaspal Group expands to the Philippines
The first Jaspal store is in Mall of Asia, Metro Manila.
Natura &Co mulls Natura &Co Latam, Avon separation
Both entities will operate as two independent, publicly traded beauty companies.
Shiseido completes Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare acquisition
The acquisition is part of Shiseido’s global expansion strategy.
Beauty company Coty extends licensing deal with Mexx
Their partnership first started in 2016.
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