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Thailand’s The Mall Group opens The Emsphere
Thailand’s The Mall Group opens The Emsphere
It will feature over 1,000 brands in fashion, dining, health and wellness.
How brands can balance the vast shopping experience
Brands should consider various aspects including environmental, emotional, and transactional.
3 in 4 Southeast Asian consumers live ‘digital lifestyles’
They use technology to make their lives better.
Hong Kong’s LOJEL introduces new Cubo Refresh collection for sustainable push
Cubo Refresh is made of 50% recycled materials.
Malaysia’s Seibu opens first luxury Japanese department store
The new department store will feature 700 luxury brands, both local and international.
Around 1 in 2 Thai consumers delay or cancel purchase due to inflation
They are spending less on clothes and accessories, and on dining out.
What are the ‘biggest turn-offs’ for APAC luxury consumers?
Lack of transparency on sustainability efforts is the top reason.
Seven & i Holdings to buy Australian 7-11 franchise
There are 751 7-Eleven outlets in Australia.
Non-alcoholic beverages gain $83m from sports sponsorships
Rugby is the most lucrative market with $14.88m in revenue.
Foot Locker to enter the Indian market in 2024
Metro Brands and Nykaa Fashion will license the brand for their respective platforms.
Lemaire enters South Korean luxury market
It will be the first flagship store outside of France.
Around 9 in 10 APAC consumers to stop, reconsider buying from brands that do not prioritise sustainability
Over two-thirds of the consumer will buy more from sustainable brands.
Singapore retail job postings up 9.2% ahead of festive season
Job seekers in the retail sector also rose by 7.6%.
Central Retail launches 'retailtainment' concept in new Robinson store
With over 350 brands, Robinson Lifestyle Chalong is the 28th location.
Wellness Pragmatists: Consumers shift to products that deliver immediate benefits
Brands should craft functional and simple solutions that they can easily adopt.
ACE Hardware Philippines stays 'Helpful' to remain competitive
CEO Bernard Ong spoke about how vital a branding position is in ensuring retailers keep their relevance in the market.
Amazon expands employee assistance programme to children
This allows children of its Singapore employees to seek mental health support for free.
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