Stores
New Balance expands presence in Kuwait with new concept store
New Balance expands presence in Kuwait with new concept store
The concept, already launched in the UAE and Qatar, is now expanding to Kuwait.
2 days ago
Primark UAE entry begins with three Dubai stores in 2026 rollout
The first will open at Dubai Mall in March.
3 days ago
New roadmap sets course for Miniso's IP-led growth
It plans to enhance its store formats and strengthen end-to-end IP operations.
3 days ago
Two-thirds of Australian shoppers ditch manned counters for self-checkout
This is due to convenience, flexible payment options, and purchase privacy.
Central Retail Vietnam reopens GO! Dong Nai after $9.63m redevelopment
It is expected to create around 1,000 jobs
Guardian deploys AI skin, scalp diagnostics at new Singapore flagship
The store also features five wellness-focused zones.
Ulta Beauty enters Dubai as it scales Middle East retail
The store marks Ulta Beauty’s second Middle East location.
Clarins debuts ‘AI Skin Observer’ device in 20 stores worldwide
It is now available in Clarins’ Shanghai Jing An Kerry Center boutique.
NIKE names Cathy Sparks VP and GM for Greater China
She succeeds Angela Dong, who is exiting the company on 31 March.
Sephora targets 80 million shoppers with Olive Young K‑Beauty deal
Customers get Olive Young –curated zones in stores and online.
CarousellMOBILE opens first store to boost trust in secondhand tech
Buyers can test and inspect devices in-store.
Hermès consolidates 16 métiers in 3-storey Hanoi flagship
The store showcases all of Hermès’ craft and product lines.
KKV opens 2nd flagship as Tet competition in Vietnam intensifies
The retailer will release 5,000 items for the local holiday season.
Woolworths adopts Google Gemini CX to upgrade digital shopping
The supermarket chain joins the first wave of Australian Gemini CX users.
Luxury retail faces overhaul as Ralph Lauren fuses dining and fashion
The World of Ralph Lauren combines the brand’s fashion, lifestyle, and hospitality concepts.
Loewe unveils largest Japanese flagship store in Ginza
CASA LOEWE Ginza is also the brand’s second-largest store in the world.
Prada opens flagship store in Hong Kong
Launch celebrates 20-year partnership and enhances Central’s luxury experience.
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