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KK Group to open 200 stores in the Philippines by 2028
KK Group to open 200 stores in the Philippines by 2028
It now has four stores in the country so far.
IKEA opens first mixed-use store in South Korea
This is part of the group’s plan to invest over $341m the country.
Miniso opens two-story flagship store in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
It features over 20 IP collaborations.
Levi’s opens largest single-floor store in Nagoya, Japan
It features the first Levi’s® Tailor Shop in the Tokai region.
Amazon Australia launches ‘Amazon Beauty Finds’ storefront
It features skincare, haircare, beauty tools, and appliances.
SM Retail targets Gen Z with in-store shopping surge
About 31% of Filipino Gen Z prefer in-store shopping.
Funko to open first Southeast Asia store in the Philippines
It is set to open in June this year.
Shinsegae opens new cultural landmark 'The Heritage' in Seoul
It restored a 90-year-old building.
SM Supermalls taps cleaning robots in modernisation push
Malls have become the ultimate third space where digital and physical worlds merge.
Luckin Coffee taps Stripe to drive expansion in Singapore, Malaysia
This enables local payment methods such as GrabPay, PayNow, and FPX.
7-Eleven turns Philippine stores into financial hubs
It is pushing credit access by acting as a front end for traditional banks.
Nestle's Blue Bottle Coffee opens first Southeast Asia café in Singapore
It has also partnered with Bakery Brera.
Fast Retailing appoints new CEO for GU
This takes effect on 1 April.
Mainland China remains POP MART's largest market
It reported a total revenue of $1.79b in 2024.
APRIL FOOLS: IKEA plans to launch linear store format
This follows customer complaints about getting lost in its current layout.
Property group Simon opens first Jakarta premium outlets
It spans over 302,000 square feet.
Frasers Group to open over 350 Sports Direct stores in SEA, India
It will also expand in Indonesia.
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