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Super-prime demand reshapes Singapore retail strategies
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.
Ingka Group invests in China’s Re-mall
The funding will expand recycling capacity and support new product development.
Diptyque launches first street-level concept store in Hong Kong
Summer Fruit Garden installation runs until early October.
Levi Strauss appoints new managing director for SAMEA
He previously led South Asia operations.
Brands urged to trade products for emotional connection
Emotional connection is key to win younger consumers.
Cartier opens flagship boutique in Bangkok
The store blends modern design, Thai heritage, and Cartier craftsmanship.
Salomon opens new concept store in Shanghai, China
It is located in a historic French-style building on Anfu Road.
Lotteria to open first Malaysia outlet this year
It plans to open 30 Lotteria stores in the country within five years.
Temu partners with FITI Testing Institute to strengthen product quality control
FITI will offer third-party testing for textiles and apparel sold on Temu.
Pop Mart opens first Southeast Asia landmark store in Thailand
It also launched POP MART’s first café outside China.
Commentary
This 11.11, the real battle lies in shopper confidence – not the biggest discount