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The House of Harry Winston opens largest Japan flagship in Ginza
The House of Harry Winston opens largest Japan flagship in Ginza
It features distinct experiences on each level.
Yum China to buy back additional $270m in stock
It expects to return around $1.5b to shareholders in 2025.
Philippines' Potato Corner opens first store in Taiwan
It plans to open more outlets in the country before the end of the year.
Retail shops top ad spending in Thailand
Following closely are non-alcoholic beverages, skin-care preparations, internet websites, and dairy products.
Father's Day spending in Australia to hit $611m
The report shows anticipated growth in dining out, wineries, clothing and accessories.
Over 70% of Singaporeans see AI helpful for holiday shopping
Ads also play a role in consumers’ decision-making.
ShopeePay launches personal accident insurance in new partnership
Users can confirm their eligibility through the ShopeePay and Shopee apps.
Interest in thrift increases in Singapore
Thanks to Gen Z, who are getting into vintage style.
Alo opens first Singapore store
It also introduces ALO’s Wellness System,
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.
Commentary
This 11.11, the real battle lies in shopper confidence – not the biggest discount