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Columbia Sportswear opens largest Japan store
It offers the brand’s most extensive product lineup in the country.
Flash Coffee appoints new CEO to lead Indonesia expansion
It plans to scale to over 500 stores across Indonesia.
L’Oréal to acquire professional haircare brand Color Wow
It is expected to close after standard regulatory approvals.
Australia retail spending up 3.3% in May
All retail categories recorded year-on-year growth.
Why Singapore is emerging as key launchpad for luxury retail in Asia
The city-state now has over 240,000 millionaires.
How retailers can lead the charge in the AI future
Despite the growing momentum, many business leaders still engage with AI at a distance.
LUXASIA advances a people-centred vision and ambitious growth plans
The company focusses on long-term partnerships, regional expansion, and immersive retail experiences.
India’s Royaloak Furniture enters UAE market with three new stores
The new outlets are located in Silicon Central Mall, RAK Mall , and Lulu Mall.
Miniso Indonesia secures two major wins at the Retail Asia Awards 2025
The company emerged as the Brand Store of the Year - Indonesia and Store Retail Initiative of the Year - Indonesia awardee.
Miniso opens first flagship store in South Korea
The store features over 3,500 products.
IKEA cuts restaurant prices globally
It is also updating its menu with new Asian-inspired dishes.
Kolmar Korea expands globally with natural K-beauty products
The company invests heavily in r&d.
Miniso launches first Miniso Space concept in China
It combines retail, exhibitions, and interactive zones.
NTUC Link brings home two wins at Retail Asia Awards 2025
It clinched the Loyalty Programme of the Year - Singapore and the Retail App of the Year - Singapore awards for its rewards programme and its app integration.
Uniqlo to open first South India store in Bengaluru
This the brand’s 16th store in the country.
Pandora, Amazon shut down China-based counterfeit jewellery network
In 2024, Pandora removed 500,000 fake online listings.
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