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Olive Young expands regional flagship stores as anchor strategy for local growth
Olive Young expands regional flagship stores as anchor strategy for local growth
At least 43 large stores will be opened or renovated outside the capital area.
2 days ago
Olive Young adopts Gemini Enterprise across operations in AI push
It will also be used to monitor product displays and inventory in real time.
3 days ago
CJ Olive Young to launch ‘Olive Point’ loyalty system in May
Points can be used like cash across its online and offline stores.
4 days ago
Selective retail transactions favour prime high street locations in Seoul
Tourism recovery is driving foot traffic and supporting key retail corridors.
South Korea consumers prioritise quality over price as premiumisation expands
About 69% of consumers value quality over price.
Amorepacific partners with Viol Medical to expand beauty device offerings
Collaboration covers product development, marketing, and home beauty devices.
Lunar New Year boost pushes South Korea’s offline sales up 14.1%
Hypermarkets and department stores led growth.
South Korea’s major retailers post 4.4% sales jump in January
Online sales rose across all product categories.
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.
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