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Starbucks opens largest flagship store in Taiwan
Starbucks opens largest flagship store in Taiwan
It features a reservations-only tasting menu experience.
McDonald’s puts eight HK properties on market
Properties can be bought individually or as a portfolio.
Liverpool FC opens first official store in Hong Kong
It is the club’s 20th global store.
Jollibee Group launches new corporate brand to support global growth
It aims to attract more franchise partners and investors.
JD.com unveils ’10 Billion Growth Plan’ to bring 1,000 global brands to China
It aims to help brands achieve a combined sales increase of $1.39b.
Kolmar Korea opens second US factory to expand K-beauty, avoid tariffs
It is part of the brand’s strategy to minimise supply chain risks.
Affiliate marketing fuels influencer commerce growth in SEA
YouTube leads in influencer engagement.
Reliance Retail acquires Kelvinator to strengthen consumer durables business
It targets premium home appliances segment in India.
JD Super signs $69.7m deal with Australian beef suppliers
The move aims to cut out intermediaries and reduce prices.
E-commerce drives growth in Taiwan’s credit card payments market
Online transactions make up one-third of total card transaction value.
Li & Fung acquires UK-based Orrsum to expand hosiery, loungewear business
This is Li & Fung’s first acquisition in over ten years.
Asia’s FMCG market grows 2.8% in Q1 2025
It was driven by strong performance in food, beverages, and home care.
Shinsegae duty free reopens renovated 11th Floor at Myeongdong flagship
A key highlight is the “Taste of Shinsegae” zone.
Rakuten India appoints new CEO
The change takes effect on 5 August 2025.
Acne Studios opens new flagship in Tokyo
The design takes cues from the city’s urban landscape.
Beauty industry adapts to lifestyle-based product use
Buyers now choose beauty products based on daily activities like work, exercise, or bedtime.
Retailers’ profit expectations fall to 52% in June
This is down from 59% in March.
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