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Singapore's retail sales fell 0.1% in October
Singapore's retail sales fell 0.1% in October
Total retail sales are at S$4.0b, with a 13.1% online sales proportion.
Swarovski's Seoul flagship store to offer immersive experience
The store is situated in one of Seoul’s most visited tourist destinations.
Reborn Coffee leverages mall for grand reopening of flagship store
The coffee chain will further expand in the Southeast Asian market.
Starbucks' first Greener Store in Taiwan adopts green framework
The opening celebrates the 25th anniversary of Starbucks Taiwan.
Luxury group SMCP enters India
SMCP is currently present in 47 countries.
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.
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