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Regional slowdown fails to choke India’s consumer spending
Regional slowdown fails to choke India’s consumer spending
Gen Zs and millennials drove tech, leisure, personal care demand.
Loewe unveils largest Japanese flagship store in Ginza
CASA LOEWE Ginza is also the brand’s second-largest store in the world.
IKEA says store count nearly doubled to over 640 locations in five years
Its footprint expanded from about 375 sites as smaller formats roll out.
Prada opens flagship store in Hong Kong
Launch celebrates 20-year partnership and enhances Central’s luxury experience.
US outpaces China as largest K-beauty online market with 51% share
Europe’s share rose to 11% from 3% in 2022.
Olive Young sees record growth in K-beauty segment
Brand count rose to 116 from 36 in 2020
Australian retail sales jumps 7% in November
Western Australia, Queensland, NSW were the top states for retail gains.
China launches probe into food delivery price wars: report
The country’s regulators see excessive competition that can lead to minimised returns.
OH!SOME opens first Philippines store
Its Makati City outlet offers IP products, accessories, amongst others.
Fast Retailing sees stronger Q1 FY2026 as overseas business grows
UNIQLO overseas operations drive the majority of quarterly profits.
Global home décor market set to hit $880b by 2030
Growth driven by sustainability, digital décor, and personalised styling.
Global clothing and textile recycling market to hit $20.2b by 2031
Retailers boost recycling with take-back programmes despite logistics challenges.
IKEA to close 7 China stores despite expansion plans
Weak consumer sentiment a key factor in shutdown.
TikTok Shop boosts Filipino MSME sales over 200% in 2025
Over 25,000 Filipino entrepreneurs trained in TikTok Shop tools
Experiences overtaking products in luxury spending
Private jets, yachts expand 9% as travel demand climbs
Philippines' Jollibee lists international business spinoff in US
Jollibee Foods Corporation International will include its operations, businesses outside the Philippines.
Luxury distribution shifts toward value in 2025 with outlets leading
Outlets again outperformed, growing about 1% to 3%, whilst the secondhand luxury market expanded to about €50b.
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