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Tiffany & Co. unveils 'bone cuff'-inspired flagship in Beijing

Four-storey glass fins define the flagship designed by MVRDV
5 hours ago

Alibaba targets 100 million users with new Qwen AI features

Integration brings shopping into main AI platform.
6 hours ago

AS Watson commits $490m to 1,000-store 2026 rollout

Expansion accompanies anniversary milestone.
6 hours ago

Gen Zs in China retreat from Q4 splurging amidst spending slump

Gen Z splurging slid by 14 points as country’s consumers tighten budgets.
2 days ago

Japan sentiment rises 16% but splurge intent still limited

Only 30% plan discretionary spending, McKinsey data shows.
2 days ago

Woolworths adopts Google Gemini CX to upgrade digital shopping

The supermarket chain joins the first wave of Australian Gemini CX users.
2 days ago

Korean spending signals surge as 36-point optimism shift defies 2024 lows

The improved sentiment comes as political tensions stabilise.
2 days ago

Luxury retail faces overhaul as Ralph Lauren fuses dining and fashion

The World of Ralph Lauren combines the brand’s fashion, lifestyle, and hospitality concepts.
2 days ago

Regional slowdown fails to choke India’s consumer spending

Gen Zs and millennials drove tech, leisure, personal care demand.
2 days ago

Loewe unveils largest Japanese flagship store in Ginza

CASA LOEWE Ginza is also the brand’s second-largest store in the world.
3 days ago

IKEA says store count nearly doubled to over 640 locations in five years

Its footprint expanded from about 375 sites as smaller formats roll out.
3 days ago

Prada opens flagship store in Hong Kong

Launch celebrates 20-year partnership and enhances Central’s luxury experience.
3 days ago

US outpaces China as largest K-beauty online market with 51% share

Europe’s share rose to 11% from 3% in 2022.
3 days ago

Olive Young sees record growth in K-beauty segment

Brand count rose to 116 from 36 in 2020
4 days ago

Australian retail sales jumps 7% in November

Western Australia, Queensland, NSW were the top states for retail gains.
4 days ago

China launches probe into food delivery price wars: report

The country’s regulators see excessive competition that can lead to minimised returns.
4 days ago