Charmaine Tadalan

Luxury market’s last quarter growth hinges on China’s reopening

It will also be boosted by consumer confidence in Europe and America.

Carousell cuts 10% of total headcount

A total of 110 roles were laid off.

CONCEPT WATCH: Eatology cooks up a ‘halfway diet’ for Hong Kongers

The flexitarian meal plan is for consumers looking to reduce their consumption of animal-based products. 

Shein reduces water use in new printing technology

It also accelerates the efficiency of printing. 

Luk Fook Group’s net profit inches up by 0.6% 

The company’s net profit stood at HK$658m in the six months ending in September.

Wider economic recovery to drive India’s consumer spending growth

Consumer spending is expected to grow by 7.1% year-on-year in 2023. 

Hong Kong’s toys market thrives despite fewer kids

Hong Kong has the lowest fertility rate in Asia.

Vestiaire bans fast fashion brands 

This is in support of the circular fashion economy.

Mash may expand luxury brand Gelato Pique after Bain Capital deal

The Japanese apparel maker was recently bought by US-based Bain Capital Private Equity. 

Bain Capital to buy majority stake in Japanese apparel maker Mash 

Fashion brands under Mash include Gelato Pique, Snidel, and Fray I.D.

Havaianas Asia Pacific pledges to recycle 10% of flip-flops sold

This will be executed through its ReCycle stations.

Deliveroo’s Australian exit raises need to modernise food delivery

Deliveroo recently announced it will stop operations in Australia. 

Deliveroo exits ‘highly competitive’ Australian market 

In the first half, Australian businesses only accounted for 3%  of Deliveroo’s GTV. 

Consumer spending in China to see ‘steady growth’

Spending is projected to grow by 6.5%YoY in 2023.