Staff Reporter
Capital market revival fuels consumer sector growth in China
Four of the top ten HKEX IPOs in H1 2025 were consumer companies.
Ingka Group invests in China’s Re-mall
The funding will expand recycling capacity and support new product development.
Diptyque launches first street-level concept store in Hong Kong
Summer Fruit Garden installation runs until early October.
Levi Strauss appoints new managing director for SAMEA
He previously led South Asia operations.
Cartier opens flagship boutique in Bangkok
The store blends modern design, Thai heritage, and Cartier craftsmanship.
Salomon opens new concept store in Shanghai, China
It is located in a historic French-style building on Anfu Road.
Lotteria to open first Malaysia outlet this year
It plans to open 30 Lotteria stores in the country within five years.
Temu partners with FITI Testing Institute to strengthen product quality control
FITI will offer third-party testing for textiles and apparel sold on Temu.
Pop Mart opens first Southeast Asia landmark store in Thailand
It also launched POP MART’s first café outside China.
Longchamp reopens renovated boutiques at ION Orchard and Marina Bay Sands
Interiors blend heritage, craftsmanship, and modern elegance.
GoPizza enters Malaysian market through franchise deal with HEXTAR Group
South Korea-based pizza chain GoPizza has signed a master franchise agreement with HEXTAR Group, marking its entry into the Malaysian market.
Yum China grows store count to nearly 17,000 in Q2
Of the new openings, 89 were franchise stores.
Older Australians power discretionary retail amidst cost-of-living pressures
64% say in-store promotions influence their spending.
IKEA launches official flagship store on JD.com
The store features 6,500 products in 168 categories.
Gentle Monster reopens flagship stores in Singapore
It offers a more immersive experience.
Italy fines Shein $1.15m for 'misleading green claims'
Green claims were false or vague.