Paolo Alfar
China’s Dingdong authorises $20m share repurchase programme
China’s Dingdong authorises $20m share repurchase programme
The company may implement proposed repurchases until 28 January 2025.
Lazada CEO appointed as Daraz’s acting CEO
James Dong succeed Daraz founder Bjarke Mikkelsen in the role.
Duck Donuts to enter Philippine market with 25 target locations
It made the largest international franchise agreement with Bravo Foods Corp.
Salomon expands to Southeast Asia with Singapore store
The new brand store is located at Raffles City.
Yoshinoya unveils discount e-card for transformative dining experience
Yoshinoya’s “Privilege Pass” provides customers with discount prices for various products.
Alibaba.com inks partnership with Alioth to support SMEs
Through the deal, Alioth will be given access to Alibaba’s online tools and sales channels.
Domino's Pizza China's 10 new stores achieve record first 30-day sales
DPC Dash now holds 17 of the 20 top Domino's stores worldwide.
Major skincare company Neora buys cosmetics producer ACN Korea
The purchase of ACN Korea will drive Neora’s growth in the APAC region.
JD Worldwide opens Paris warehose for cross-border purchases to China
The fashion goods warehouse will contain over 100 brands.
Fila appoints new Global Brand President
Klein has previously served as President of Fila USA.
Jollibee’s Mang Inasal installs solar panels for Zamboanga stores
Both Sindangan and Molave branches generated 48,000 KWh.
JD.com inks deal with UK’s Evri for growth of European brands in China
The partnership will allow British and European products to over 600 million users in China.
Giordano expands footprint in Middle East
The stores are located in UAE, Qatar and Kuwait, with two in the latter.
MINISO opens the largest flagship store in Hong Kong
The store launch features a pink-themed campaign, to utmost success.
Shiseido launches new beauty wellness brands
The beauty brand has collaborated with distributors Tsumura and Kagome for two new brands.
True Religion signs footwear licensing agreement with Orly Corporation
This is in line with the launch of its Fall 2024 footwear collection.
Over half of South Koreans prefer clean-label products
Around three in five said that they will reject products with no positive impact on the environment.
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