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Skechers opens first standalone megastore in Malaysia
Skechers opens first standalone megastore in Malaysia
It is the brand’s largest store in Melaka.
Chow Tai Fook opens 10,000-square-foot global flagship store in Hong Kong
The store adds concierge services and redesigned customer spaces.
Shiseido consolidates manufacturing under Japan-based operations
It will close its Hsinchu Factory in Taiwan.
JD.com taps Mastercard to expand global commerce strategy on payments, cross-border trade
The partnership includes joint work on AI-driven commerce tools and stronger fraud prevention.
Bengaluru retail leasing surges 52% in Q4 as rents rise, mall supply stalls
The leasing spike pushed the city’s retail sector into tighter supply conditions.
Restructuring, store upgrades boost Central Retail Corporation’s Q1 core profit
It posted a record first quarter profit.
Australian supermarket giant Coles ‘Down Down’ promotions misled consumers, court rules
The court said some prices were raised before being discounted.
Amorepacific reopens Seoul flagship with AI-driven beauty tech
It features AI-driven skin and scalp diagnostics.
Health-focused snacking trend drives freeze-dried fruit demand
Clean labels and simple ingredients strongly influence buying decisions.
Alibaba posts strong profit growth as AI and cloud drive momentum
However, operating performance weakened due to heavy investment.
Alshaya Group drives 20-store retail push at Aventura Mall in Kuwait
The mall is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2026.
Australian retail spending up 5.7% to $39.3b
Spending rose across all states and territories.
Retail occupancy steady in Q1 despite high-profile store closures
Visitor inflows climbed whilst leasing demand absorbed retail exits across island malls.
Delivery Hero CEO Niklas Östberg to step down by March 2027
He continues leading the Strategic Review and M&A process.
Shopee drives Sea Limited revenue growth to $7.1b in Q1 2026
The group reported net income of $438.2m in the first quarter.
Coffee chains bet big on ube as Gen Z, millennials drive flavor trends
Over 60% of Gen Z and millennials use social media to discover new flavor.
JD.com expands luxury beauty portfolio with Chanel flagship launch in China
The store includes fragrance, makeup, and skincare lines.
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