Stores
Dairy Queen launches first DQ Blizzard & Burgers restaurant in China
Dairy Queen launches first DQ Blizzard & Burgers restaurant in China
This is the first DQ restaurant in Asia to offer a full range of hot food.
FENDI Casa opens flagship store in Singapore
This expands FENDI Casa’s footprint across Asia.
OWNDAYS revamps brand identity
It will be implemented globally across both physical and digital platforms.
BIRKENSTOCK names Evelyn Chua as MD for South-East Asia and Down Under
She is expected to strengthen the brand’s presence across various channels.
Shinsegae Duty Free launches Korea's first Prada Beauty pop-up store
It runs from 4 July to 25 August.
How WCT Malls boosted tenant sales via targeted marketing
Through targeted marketing, the mall group boosts tenant sales and occupancy rates.
Way to go for GOPIZZA: 2,000 stores by end-2024
CEO aims to make it the most accessible pizza brand from Southeast Asia to the world.
Shiseido and Max Mara announce long-term fragrance partnership
Shiseido will exclusively develop, produce, market, and distribute Max Mara fragrances worldwide.
AEON and Ocado to build third customer fulfilment centre in Japan
AEON will integrate Ocado's latest technologies, including On-Grid Robotic Pick (OGRP).
Messika partners with Bluebell Group to enter South Korean market
This follows their successful venture in the Korean Duty Free Market since 2022.
F&B industry observes healthier food consumption in Singapore
Health trends and online shifts reshape market dynamics.
Jollibee Foods acquires majority stake in South Korea’s Compose Coffee for $340M
It will hold approximately 70% of the shareholding in Compose Coffee.
Sunway Malls projects 6.5% sales growth for 1H 2024
This forecast follows a robust 11% growth in Q1 2024.
URBAN REVIVO opens flagship store in Kuala Lumpur
Customers can explore over a thousand items in the new 27,000-square-foot store.
Inside The Mall Group’s digital approach to customer satisfaction
It has introduced innovative services such as ‘chat and shop’ and ‘call to order.’
IKEA enhances customer experience with new self-service kiosks
It allow shoppers to independently explore products, locate items, and seamlessly make purchases using their own devices.
GOPIZZA expands through GS25, targets global market dominance
GOPIZZA is set to expand to over 2000 GS25 outlets in South Korea this year
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