Paolo Alfar
The North Face to change to direct-sales format in Australia and New Zealand
The North Face to change to direct-sales format in Australia and New Zealand
VF Corporation will complete the transition to a direct-sales model by second half of 2024.
Brand-building for Unilever International goes beyond consumer care
The brand’s innovative practices benefit both consumers and workers.
Oasis unloads Tsuruha shares to AEON
Oasis said Tsuruha has failed to demonstrate any progress on consolidation.
Lovevery launches in Singapore as part of APAC expansion
It has more than 350,000 active subscribers globally.
Omani perfume brand Amouage opens first pop-up boutique in China
The luxury fragrance brand opened its first flagship online store on Tmall Global.
MR.DIY reaches 500-store milestone in the Philippines
The brand was first launched in the country with its inaugural store in Balagtas, Bulacan.
E-Mart to open the first branch in Laos
LVMC Holdings has partnered with the retailer to expand the brand in the country.
Omnichannels account for nearly half of $15b Australian online sales
Social media, AI, low costs and out-of-home returns push consumers towards omnichannels.
Carousell deploy AI detection and manual moderation to shut down sales of Taylor Swift concert tickets
This is because of the recent rise in ticket sale scams.
The Body Shop’s shortfalls rooted in heightened global competition
This is underscored by Aurelius’ acquisition of the brand from Natura & Co.
JD.com introduces free at home return service
The “Free At-Home Return” option will be featured on 90% of products on the site.
SM’s Goldilocks targets 60 new stores in 2024
It has opened 41 stores last 2023.
Siam Piwat, Hyundai Department Store partner for retail expansion
The collaboration will help draw Thailand’s growing K-culture crowd.
Louis Vuitton launches VIP-exclusive store in Singapore
The L’Appartement is the first-ever boutique exclusive to VIP Louis Vuitton shoppers.
SUGI Holdings to enter Thailand’s health and beauty care industry
Together with Retail Business Public, all parties will present a new store concept by mid-2024.
Daiso founder Hirotako Yano passes away at 80
Yano established the company in 1977.
French fashion brand Kiabi announces Asia debut
The brand will first enter the Indian market
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