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Calvin Klein launches flagship store in Tokyo
It blends Calvin Klein’s minimalist aesthetic with traditional Japanese craftsmanship.
Hermès opens expanded flagship in Seoul
It now showcases all sixteen of the house’s métiers in a bright, modern space.
JD.com expands Ecuadorian rose imports to strengthen supply chain
JD Flowers aims to sell over 100 million flowers by 2025.
FairPrice Group, Google Cloud partner to launch AI-powered shopping, workplace tools
Shoppers can now use smart carts equipped with multimodal AI assistants.
JD.com launches warehouse in Dubai
It uses real-time inventory management to optimise operations.
China’s Gen Z drives shift to emotional, sustainable spending
This is driving growth for brands like Pop Mart and Lululemon.
8 in 10 of APAC consumers seek unique experiences through brand rewards
Younger generations lead the trend.
SM Investments expands entertainment to attract younger consumers
It is transforming malls into experience hubs.
Super-prime demand reshapes Singapore retail strategies
Retailers adopt new approaches as rising rents push demand into secondary malls.
Oh!Some opens first Hong Kong store
The brand celebrates its first anniversary this month.
L’Oréal Philippines hits record sales with TikTok Shop’s ACE 2.0 framework
The campaign drove a 75% increase in GMV.
SM Prime to redevelop Megamall with $123m investment
The mall will expand by 20,000 square meter.
Shake Shack to enter Vietnam market
The first flagship Shack is scheduled to open in 2026.
JD.com completes acquisition of KAI BO food supermarket in Hong Kong
The deal strengthens its presence in the Guangdong-HK-Macau GBA.
Ingka group names new CEO and president
Maeztu will officially assume the role on 5 November.
Capital market revival fuels consumer sector growth in China
Four of the top ten HKEX IPOs in H1 2025 were consumer companies.
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