Charmaine Tadalan

adidas to release remaining YEEZY products 

The company ended its partnership with YEEZY after the hate speech of rapper Ye.

Sun & Sand Sports enters Southeast Asia with first Singapore store

The new store offers over 21 brands across c varying sports.

Shopee launches new initiative to strengthen IP protection 

It recently launched its Brand Protection Partnership initiative. 

Mobile wallets gradually displaces traditional payments in India: report

Payments through mobile wallets are expected to rise by 23.9% annually until 2027. 

Suntory Beverage & Food net profit up nearly 10% in Q1

Its net profit attributable to owners amounted JPY14.6b.

Reliance Retail net profit grows by 12%

Its net profit amounted to INR2,415 crore.

Central Retail posts over 75% net profit growth in Q1

Its net profit stood at THB2.31b during the quarter. 

Fast Retailing backs new Pakistan Accord 

The Accord establishes a workplace safety programme in the textile and garment industry. 

SHEIN opens EMEA headquarters in Dublin City

The company plans to host around 30 pop-ups around EMEA in 2023. 

Prada’s APAC market sees ‘strong’ rebound in Q1

Retail sales were up by 22% during the quarter. 

Philippine-based Figaro Coffee's net income rises by over 50% in Q1

Its net income after tax stood at P99.3m (US$1.7m). 

L'Oréal sees ‘strong double-digit’ growth in all zones except North Asia

This is due to a reduction of stock-in-trade in mainland China. 

Fashion firms in China spur growth with direct-to-consumer model

PwC reveals how the DTC model leverages digital technology to deliver more personalised products, services, and experiences to new-age consumers.

SHEIN opens new global integrated marketplace

The SHEIN Marketplace will host domestic and international third-party sellers. 

Philippines’ SMFB sustains growth momentum in Q1

The food and beverage company reported an 8% rise in consolidated net income.