Paolo Alfar
How AI is redefining Amazon’s customer review experience
Over 125 million users posted over 1.5 billion reviews in 2022 alone.
Café de Coral Group names new CEO
Piony Leung will succeed Peter Leo as CEO after 28 years.
California Pizza Kitchen pays homage to the Pacific with new Philippine store
It is the second CPK franchise location in the Philippines.
Christian Louboutin joins forces with India’s ABFRL
The partnership will help Louboutin’s expansion into the Indian market.
China electronic brand partners with Target upon expansion into US market
Ugreen laptop accessories and other items will be available in Target stores.
Singapore's retail sales fell 0.1% in October
Total retail sales are at S$4.0b, with a 13.1% online sales proportion.
Swarovski's Seoul flagship store to offer immersive experience
The store is situated in one of Seoul’s most visited tourist destinations.
Shiseido opens Shiseido Future University for talent development
The programmes builds on Shiseido’s philosophy of “People First”.
Reborn Coffee leverages mall for grand reopening of flagship store
The coffee chain will further expand in the Southeast Asian market.
Starbucks' first Greener Store in Taiwan adopts green framework
The opening celebrates the 25th anniversary of Starbucks Taiwan.
Australia’s Totally Workwear introduces new workwear product line
It will follow a rebrand with the tagline “Love Your Work."
Thailand’s The Mall Group opens The Emsphere
It will feature over 1,000 brands in fashion, dining, health and wellness.
JD Logistics achieves a 70% growth in overseas orders during Black Friday
AI and automation helped propel sales for the China-based e-commerce channel.
Hong Kong’s LOJEL introduces new Cubo Refresh collection for sustainable push
Cubo Refresh is made of 50% recycled materials.
JD Worldwide launches feature to support beauty, skincare retailers
The platform will feature incentives for sellers of beauty and skincare items.
Malaysia’s Seibu opens first luxury Japanese department store
The new department store will feature 700 luxury brands, both local and international.
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