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Estée Lauder in early talks with Puig over possible merger

No final decision has been made.
34 minutes ago

Misto Holdings drives Korean fashion growth across Greater China

Over 100 stores planned in Greater China by mid-2026.
34 minutes ago

Amazon Australia launches dedicated K-Beauty storefront

It offers more than 60 Korean skincare and beauty brands.
34 minutes ago

IKEA targets 25 new stores across India over next five years

Over $1.03b has already been invested in the Indian market.
34 minutes ago

Australian retailers cut jobs as fuel and supply chain costs surge

Businesses are warning of possible closures.
1 day ago

Retail trade sales in Taiwan climbs to $11.96b in February

Sales in the wholesale trade reached $34.97b.
1 day ago

Gap launches in Australia with Fashionata partnership

The brand will be available in select Myer stores.
1 day ago

Lunar New Year boost pushes South Korea’s offline sales up 14.1%

Hypermarkets and department stores led growth.
1 day ago

CDFI and ANTA sign deal to expand retail across Asia

The partnership will focus on key Belt and Road markets.
4 days ago

Franchise push drives Bata India past 700 stores across country

It plans to double the pace of new store openings.
4 days ago

Luxury brands turn to AI to boost sales and customer engagement

They target the ultra-wealthy and aspirational middle-class consumers.
4 days ago

PDD profit sinks 12% in 2025 despite strong revenue

It was dragged by a significant surge in operating expenses and cost of revenues.
4 days ago

Travel rebound propels luggage market to $183b

Asia-Pacific dominated the market in 2025.
4 days ago

Premium fashion, seasonal collections boost designer apparel sales

E-commerce platforms are also further boosting accessibility.
5 days ago

Robinsons Retail phases out South Korea’s No Brand as sales remains minimal

It accounts for only around 0.2% of annual net sales.
5 days ago

Boucheron opens first flagship in China’s Shanghai

It is the brand’s third flagship worldwide.