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MINISO launches $256m share repurchase program
MINISO launches $256m share repurchase program
The repurchases will be funded using surplus cash on MINISO’s balance sheet.
UNIQLO appoints Clare Waight Keller as creative director
She will now oversee both the UNIQLO mainline collection and menswear starting Fall/Winter 2024.
IKEA unveils revamped store in Shibuya
New features include the "IKEA Fanshop" and the "Interactive Room Design" installation.
LOTTE expands into Singapore with FairPrice Group partnership
They signed an MoU to bring Korean food and retail experiences to Singapore.
Din Tai Fung to close 14 Beijing outlets
The decision was attributed to licensing issues.
Why grocery shoppers in Singapore are turning to house brands
95% of Singaporean shoppers bought house brands in the past year.
Decathlon to invest $111m in India expansion
It will be used to increase the number of stores and boost local manufacturing.
Sephora cuts 10% of staff in China
Over 4,000 employees in China are impacted.
7-Eleven parent receives buyout proposal from Couche-Tard
No decision has been made yet on whether to accept, reject, or discuss the proposal.
Ayala Malls takes bold leap into high-tech redevelopment
Central to this redevelopment are experiential stores that merge shopping with the latest technological innovations.
Love, Bonito opens first retail store in the Philippines
The expansion follows Love, Bonito’s recent rebranding and assortment revamp in March.
MINISO launches talent training program in Malaysia
It recruits over 10 Malaysian graduates from prestigious universities worldwide.
Nestle's Blue Bottle Coffee debuts in Singapore with limited-time pop-up
This marks the brand's first presence in Singapore.
7-Eleven Australia opens new format concept store in Bowen Hills
It offers an extended range of everyday essentials and an expanded food selection.
Australia's Coles opens second automated distribution centre in $1b tech push
It is set to process over four million cartons weekly, equating to 32 million products.
L’Occitane’s sustainable brand experiences in travel retail rings true with authenticity
The brand’s efforts include responsible ingredient sourcing, eco-friendly packaging, and energy-efficient practices.
Human interactions still crucial in today’s tech-driven retail
Lotus’s malls in Malaysia integrate sensory stimulation, ambiance, and community-centric spaces to boost experiential retail.
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