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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.
9 minutes ago
Hyderabad retail strengthens as new malls and brand entry fuel growth
Rents increased across Prime Suburbs.
24 minutes ago
New spending powerhouse Gen Alpha pushes brands to rethink Asia market strategy
Gen Alpha-linked household spending in Asia reached $9t in 2025.
37 minutes ago
Functional foods go mainstream as consumers demand health benefits
Protein, gut health, and energy are now standard product features.
37 minutes ago
MINISO marks 10 years in Vietnam with new ‘Friends’ retail concept
The outlet has been redesigned to focus on character-based merchandising.
2 hours ago
Vietnam’s WinCommerce expands store network amidst turnaround to profit
It plans to expand to about 6100 stores by end-2026.
1 day ago
TikTok Shop strengthens IP protection efforts in digital commerce bootcamp
Over 40 million listings were blocked for IP violations in 2025.
1 day ago
Matcha shortage spurs calls for stricter rules as counterfeits rise
Clear origin labels and tougher import checks help curb risks.
1 day 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.
1 day ago
Asia consumption nears $7t as strategies split
Diverging consumer behaviour across markets forces firms to rethink regional playbooks.
1 day ago
Nestlé confirms sale of Blue Bottle Coffee to Centurium Capital
The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026.
2 days ago
Hermès blends mythology and craftsmanship in HK's Elements mall reopening
Store design is inspired by mythical creatures and the five elements.
2 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.
2 days ago
Zalora partners with PGMall to expand reach in Malaysia
Selected fashion collections will now be available on PGMall.
2 days ago
Miniso CEO signals confidence with planned $6.4m share purchase
It will include ADSs and/or Hong Kong-listed ordinary shares.
2 days ago
EssilorLuxottica expands manufacturing capabilities with Faro deal
Faro offers integrated hardware and software solutions.
2 days ago
Hermès unveils city-inspired retail concept at Taipei SOGO Fuxing
Store design inspired by Taipei’s architecture, light, and urban energy
2 days ago
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