South Korea
South Korea's department stores reduce VIP benefits
Analysts said VIP customers surged amidst a spike in luxury consumption.
South Korea's department stores reduce VIP benefits
Analysts said VIP customers surged amidst a spike in luxury consumption.
L’Oréal invests in micro-printing startup
The company developed the L’Oreal Brow Magic with Prinker Korea.
Inflation, population woes could melt South Korea’s ice cream market
The market is projected to decline by 5.8% annually until 2026.
South Korea’s make-up market to surge by 5.5%
This will be driven by product innovation and rising online sales.
South Korean retailers offer low-price cakes ahead of Christmas
Some are providing discount benefits for pre-orders.
L’Oréal Groupe, partners unveil luxury beauty brand SHIHYO
Its flagship store will open in South Korea.
South Korea's small stores lag behind big department stores in sales
Small supermarkets and groceries only saw a 0.4% sales growth.
South Korea’s Coupang to remain profitable amidst funding crunch: report
The company’s net profit stood at $91m in the third quarter.
US-based Five Guys eyes expanding to South Korea
The burger chain has inked an agreement with the Galleria department store to open next year.
Lower consumer confidence hits South Korea's retail sector
The country’s retail sales dropped for the first time since December 2020.
Starbucks faces complaint in South Korea over bags with toxic chemicals
The giveaway bags were found to contain formaldehyde.
Instant coffee to boost South Korea’s hot drinks market
It is projected to be valued at $5b in 2026.
South Korea’s retail sales grow by 9.7% in July
This is due to the increase in outdoor activities.
South Korea wins race in aesthethic market: report
The market is expected to grow 7% annually between 2022 and 2030.
South Korea’s convenience stores bring out rare gift sets for Chuseok
These gifts include high-end liquor sets, electric vehicles, and electronics.
Consumer spending in South Korea to grow 2.8% in 2022
Household spending is expected to reach KRW793.9t during the year.
Market Kurly rolls out products in Singapore with RedMart
The brand store mostly offers Korean snacks such as tteokbokki.