Stores
KKV opens 2nd flagship as Tet competition in Vietnam intensifies
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.
OH!SOME opens first Philippines store
Its Makati City outlet offers IP products, accessories, amongst others.
IKEA to close 7 China stores despite expansion plans
Weak consumer sentiment a key factor in shutdown.
Louis Vuitton opens Seoul flagship store
It features six floors, 200 pieces, and a cafe and restaurant.
Bandai Namco opens Gundam flagship store in Hong Kong
Store offers over 100 Gundam models and exclusive content.
Toys “R” Us Asia opens IP flagship store in Malaysia
It will retail products from TOMICA, Pokémon, and Gundam from Japan.
Bacha Coffee opens flagship store in Ginza, Tokyo
The flagship store is part of Bacha's global expansion plans.
Lady M integrates Singapore into ASEAN growth plan
Singapore remains a key market for Lady M expansion.
MINISO Land opens first flagship store in Australia
MINISO Land Sydney offers 7,000 SKUs with 70% of products being IP collaborations.
Swiss sportswear brand On opens first South Korea stores
The stores will open at Hyundai Seoul and Lotte World Mall Jamsil.
Acne Studios opens its first outlet in Thailand
The store marked its launch with a new limited-edition T-shirt and the Trompe L’oeil collection.
Shinsegae to close duty-free shop in Incheon airport DF2 by 2026
It will retain operations only at DF4 as retail group faces losses.
POP MART sets foot in the Middle East
The launch features a selection of travel-exclusive POP MART collectibles.
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