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PARKnSHOP names new managing director

PARKnSHOP names new managing director

Freda Ng was appointed as PARKnSHOP's chief operating officer in 2023.

On Location, Fliggy launch hospitality e-commerce store for the 2024 Olympics

It is the first dedicated platform for Chinese customers for the 2024 Olympic Games.

Jollibee Group sets up the largest solar panel installation

The installation in the Canlubang Baking Facility will consist of 6,300 solar panels.

OWNDAYS Singapore cuts $20 on eyewear

The initiative aims to alleviate inflation stress for consumers.

Amazon overtakes eBay as the leading online marketplace in Australia: Pattern

The major e-commerce channel will attain a $5.5b turnover by the end of the year.

Estee Lauder to reduce employees by up to 5% amidst decline in sales

Organic sales were down 8% YoY due to challenges in Asia travel retail, amongst others.

Hong Kong retail sales to post stable growth

This is due to the improved market condition and the return of international tourism.

Toys ‘R’ Us ANZ to exit UK, focus on Australia

The UK business expansion is not within the company’s reach. 

Korean skincare brand AXIS-Y opens flagship store in Seoul

The store is located in the Cheongdam district, below AXIS-Y headquarters.

Coty enters new license with fashion brand Marni

The new licensing agreement for both brands will start in 2026.

Thailand's Jaspal Group expands to the Philippines

The first Jaspal store is in Mall of Asia, Metro Manila.

Landmark Group improves Kuwait fulfilment centre through automation, robotics

Addverb will provide upgrades for a quicker automated system inside the fulfilment centres.

Around 3 in 5 APAC consumers consider health, well-being impacts in food purchase

As a result, functional food products are seeing increasing demand.

Wholesaler Metcash acquires 3 firms for $363.4m

The companies it obtained were Superior Food, Bianco Construction, and Alpine Truss

Natura &Co mulls Natura &Co Latam, Avon separation

Both entities will operate as two independent, publicly traded beauty companies.

Shiseido completes Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare acquisition

The acquisition is part of Shiseido’s global expansion strategy.