Stores
Macau boutique gets experiential upgrade with Cartier’s open salon and bar debut
Macau boutique gets experiential upgrade with Cartier’s open salon and bar debut
Includes two private VIP salons for exclusive appointments and private experiences.
1 day ago
52TOYS targets global travelers with Hong Kong International Airport store opening
Product mix includes IP collectibles, travel essentials, and airport-exclusive items.
1 day ago
UNIQLO opens its largest South Korea store in Myeongdong
The store spans about 3,200 sqm across three floors.
3 days ago
IKEA opens first small-format store in eastern Beijing
The 1,500-square-meter outlet is in Wangfujing WellTown mall in Tongzhou District.
3 days ago
F&B brands abandon mass-market advertising
Programmatic ad buying is pushing brands toward data led targeting.
3 days ago
Lacoste expands Hong Kong presence with new Pedder Building flagship
It features neon installation and exclusive Hong Kong-inspired design details.
Toys“R”Us Hong Kong reopens flagship Ocean Terminal store with IP zones
It features nine IP Store-in-Store concepts.
K-Swiss brings 'House of Court' concept to new Seoul flagship
It is is inspired by the brand’s California tennis heritage.
Tops spins off Looks brand into standalone beauty store in Bangkok
The store includes up to 5,000 SKUs with 15% exclusive products.
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.
Restructuring, store upgrades boost Central Retail Corporation’s Q1 core profit
It posted a record first quarter profit.
Amorepacific reopens Seoul flagship with AI-driven beauty tech
It features AI-driven skin and scalp diagnostics.
Alshaya Group drives 20-store retail push at Aventura Mall in Kuwait
The mall is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2026.
Diptyque debuts two-storey sensory boutique in Central Hong Kong
It features a green façade and a neon art installation.
Balenciaga elevates Hong Kong flagship with first VIC private appointment area
It draws inspiration from Balenciaga’s Paris Couture Store fitting room.
Convergent commerce takes hold as Thai shoppers navigate choice overload
Ipsos data shows high AI acceptance amongst Thais and rising decision fatigue in retail behaviour.
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