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TikTok unveils new business solutions to drive brand growth
TikTok unveils new business solutions to drive brand growth
One of the key launches is TikTok Market Scope.
Amorepacific launches AI chatbot for personalised beauty advice
It also gives real-time order shipment updates.
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.
Australians to spend $10.5b in EOFY sales
This is up $400m from 2024.
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.
Australian retail spending up 3.8% in April
Retail sales hit $37.2b.
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.