Vann Villegas

Japan’s Yoshitsu opens physical store in Hong Kong

It plans to open two more stores within the year.

How Central Group plans to boost its luxury retail business

It is present in 11 countries across 80 cities.

Lazada, partner brands to launch anti-counterfeiting consortium

It is the first anti-counterfeiting group in Southeast Asia.

South Korea’s retail sales grow by 9.7% in July

This is due to the increase in outdoor activities.

Central Group, Signa acquire Selfridges

Selfridges Group has 18 stores in three countries.

Southeast Asia’s bubble tea spending reaches $3.66b annually

Indonesia and Thailand were the biggest bubble tea markets in the region.

Coca-Cola, Grab tie up to accelerate merchants’ digitalisation

The partnership covers six Southeast Asian markets.

Yum China seeks primary listing in HKEX

It will be dual primary listed as it is also part of the NYSE.

Fruitas posts record net income in Q2 2022 since listing

It reached over $411,000, increasing 232% YoY.

Bright future ahead for Indonesia’s luxury market

A large pool of consumers in the country remains underserved.

Max’s Group net income skyrockets by 332% to P239.5m in Q2 2022

This is thanks to the ongoing supply chain efficiencies.

Australian household spending jumps 10.2% YoY in June

Spending in categories most affected by COVID-19 is now back to pre-pandemic levels.