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China's ANTA Sports buys 29% PUMA stake for $1.8b
China's ANTA Sports buys 29% PUMA stake for $1.8b
The deal is expected to close by the end of 2026,
46 minutes ago
Retail sales climb 6.5% YoY as leasing activity stays firm
Visitor arrivals rise as banks lift rents in core districts.
23 hours ago
Central Retail Vietnam reopens GO! Dong Nai after $9.63m redevelopment
It is expected to create around 1,000 jobs
1 day ago
Guardian deploys AI skin, scalp diagnostics at new Singapore flagship
The store also features five wellness-focused zones.
1 day ago
Ulta Beauty enters Dubai as it scales Middle East retail
The store marks Ulta Beauty’s second Middle East location.
1 day ago
Agentic commerce, mPOS devices to lead Hong Kong retail in 2026
Frictionless payments are also predicted to be a key retail trend.
4 days ago
Clarins debuts ‘AI Skin Observer’ device in 20 stores worldwide
It is now available in Clarins’ Shanghai Jing An Kerry Center boutique.
4 days ago
Apparel emissions could fall 50% in China with $40.8b investment
Over 40,000 suppliers are ready to take action now.
4 days ago
Brands pivot to emotional ROI as fragmented discovery reshapes decisions
Community signals reshape how consumers evaluate brands.
5 days ago
NIKE names Cathy Sparks VP and GM for Greater China
She succeeds Angela Dong, who is exiting the company on 31 March.
6 days ago
Sephora targets 80 million shoppers with Olive Young K‑Beauty deal
Customers get Olive Young –curated zones in stores and online.
6 days ago
CarousellMOBILE opens first store to boost trust in secondhand tech
Buyers can test and inspect devices in-store.
6 days ago
Duty-free sector expands as China targets inbound spending
Locations include airports, seaports and land border crossings.
6 days ago
LVMH's DFS exits Greater China retail amidst CTG Duty-Free takeover
The deal includes retail stores and brand intellectual property.
6 days ago
Foodpanda Singapore launches XL stores as basket sizes increase
These stores carry a 30% larger inventory than standard outlets.
6 days ago
Clean beauty market set to soar to $23.7b as demand for safer products rises
Retailers now serve as educators, curators, and trust-builders.
6 days ago
Personal care spending outpaces apparel as skincare-infused garments gain ground
Fitch sees growth gap driving wearable wellness push in 2026.
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