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Lanvin Group taps Jiyang Han as new CFO
Lanvin Group taps Jiyang Han as new CFO
He succeeds David Chan, who left the role on 27 October.
H&M opens new creative space in Seongsu, South Korea
A top-floor creative space will host local talents, artists and creators.
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First Miniso Land in Thailand offers 80 IP-specialty products
Merchandise features Sanrio and Disney characters, amongst others, as brand enters the country.
India’s e-commerce market to hit $211.6b in 2025
It may reach $326.7b by 2029.
Buttonscarves opens first physical store in Jewel Changi
This forms part of the brand’s Southeast Asia expansion.
Primark opens first flagship store in the Middle East
The store has over 60,000 square feet of shopping space.
South Korea's Bunjang launches AI authentication system to fight counterfeits
It verifies authenticity in just six seconds with 99.9% accuracy.
Smaller cities in China drive consumption for the foodservice sector
The sector’s value jumped to $385b in the first half of the year
Shopee and Meta partner to streamline social commerce in SEA
New tools include affiliate marketing features and Collaborative Ads for Facebook Live.
Watsons launches pharmacy eConsultation service in Singapore
It accessible via the Watsons website and mobile app
Adore Beauty appoints Jason Murray as incoming chair
He will stand for election at the 2025 AGM on 21 November.
Smaller F&B operators drive HK retail leasing momentum
Upscale Korean dining concepts are leading the surge.
Kering and L’Oréal announce $4.6b partnership in luxury beauty and wellness
It is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
Digital catalogues drive in-store shopping boom amongst Australians
98% of Australians still shop in-store.
Here’s what’s driving Japan’s retail leasing demand
Korean and Chinese brands are expanding rapidly in fashion, F&B, and cosmetics.
Prime malls keep Thailand’s retail market steady despite tourist slowdown
F&B remains the strongest driver of new leasing activity.
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