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Hermès reopens expanded store in Macau

It now showcases all 16 of the brand’s métiers.

Korea retail sales up 7% in April

However, offline sales fell 1.9%.

Retail vacancy up 0.6% in Q1

New completions increased available retail space.

JD Super expands meat imports through new global partnerships

It aims to bring top international meat brands to the Chinese market.

Luxury market growth expected to slow in 2025

Key concerns include weaker demand from major consumer markets.

Huda Beauty becomes fully independent after ending TSG partnership

This ends the eight-year partnership that began in 2017.

Shein to spend $15m in 2025 to boost product safety, compliance

It aims to conduct 2.5 million product tests this year.

Uniqlo opens first touchpoint store in Singapore

It is only 10% the size of a typical Uniqlo outlet.

FairPrice ramps up digital push with new ‘Store of Tomorrow’ programme

Innovations include self-checkouts and biometric payments.

Hong Kong retail sales down 2.3% in April

After adjusting for inflation, retail sales dropped 3.3%YoY.

Dior names new creative director

First time since Christian Dior that one director leads all three divisions.

Yum China increases share buyback to $510m for H2 2025

This is a 42% increase from the $360m planned in H1.

Puma’s ads focus on athlete collaborations across sports

It focuses on themes like athletic achievement and team spirit.