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South Korea’s major retailers post 4.4% sales jump in January
South Korea’s major retailers post 4.4% sales jump in January
Online sales rose across all product categories.
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K-Pop signed singles, photocards turn fans into investors
Premium items have appreciated like blue-chip collectibles.
South Korea retail sales shift online as supermarkets decline
Government stimulus boosted offline sales in late 2025.
Sephora targets 80 million shoppers with Olive Young K‑Beauty deal
Customers get Olive Young –curated zones in stores and online.
Korean spending signals surge as 36-point optimism shift defies 2024 lows
The improved sentiment comes as political tensions stabilise.
Louis Vuitton opens Seoul flagship store
It features six floors, 200 pieces, and a cafe and restaurant.
Coupang CEO resigns after data leak hits 33.7 million accounts
An interim chief has been appointed as police raids continue.
Olive Young Seongsu stores see 592% surge in foreign spend
International card transactions climbed 79% and outpaced the 4% increase amongst domestic users.
lululemon opens flagship store in Seoul
The Gangnam store is the brand’s first Korea outlet that features its design concept.
Diageo Korea secures two accolades at FMCG Asia Awards 2025
The company’s luxury tequila and immersive pop-up campaigns engaged Seoul’s creative and nightlife communities.
Swiss sportswear brand On opens first South Korea stores
The stores will open at Hyundai Seoul and Lotte World Mall Jamsil.
Shinsegae to close duty-free shop in Incheon airport DF2 by 2026
It will retain operations only at DF4 as retail group faces losses.
H&M opens new creative space in Seongsu, South Korea
A top-floor creative space will host local talents, artists and creators.
South Korea's Bunjang launches AI authentication system to fight counterfeits
It verifies authenticity in just six seconds with 99.9% accuracy.
South Korea's Lotte Shopping bets big on SEA as overseas revenue surges
International operations now make up 12.9% of revenue.
Korea retail sales up 9.1% in July
It was driven by a 15.3% jump in online sales.
Hermès opens expanded flagship in Seoul
It now showcases all sixteen of the house’s métiers in a bright, modern space.
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