Jaleen Ramos

Shopee and YouTube launch new e-commerce partnership in Southeast Asia

Shopee and YouTube launch new e-commerce partnership in Southeast Asia

‘YouTube Shopping’ will allow users to purchase products directly from YouTube videos via links to Shopee. 

Starbucks opens first reserve-only store in Seoul, South Korea

Jangchung Lounge R also features a 'Mixology Bar.’

L'Occitane CEO Laurent Marteau steps down

He will shift his focus on personal and other business interests.

Luxury brands set to double retail space at K11 Musea

This expansion capitalises on the prime location and increasing foot traffic of K11 Musea.

Innersense expands into Asia with Japan’s Mash Beauty partnership

It will launch the company's clean hair care products in luxury retailers, salons, and spas across the continent.

Australia’s Harvey Norman hit with class action over warranties

These warranties offered "little to no additional value,” accorrding to the lawsuit.

Nearly 7 in 10 Australian consumers consider return policies when buying

72% are returning more products due to financial constraints.

EssilorLuxottica and Meta extend partnership for next-gen smart glasses

They will build on the success of their Ray-Ban branded smart glasses.

Australians slashing holiday budgets by 20% amidst cost-of-living crisis

Only five out of 10 retailers anticipate sales growth this year.

Saudi releases ‘fashion exports guidelines’

It covers essential labeling requirements for exported fashion products.

Lacoste loses trademark dispute with Crocodile

The ruling said Lacoste’s and Crocodile’s trademarks are sufficiently different from one another.

What are Australia’s most and least trusted brands?

Woolworths suffered the largest drop, falling 194 spots to become the fifth most distrusted brand.

Australians focus on value for money in beauty products

This underscores the ongoing economic challenges impacting consumer behavior.

Payment cards hold 50.6% share in Australia’s e-commerce market

The country’s e-commerce market is expected to grow by 8.3% in 2024.

Paul Smith’s ‘Bar Paul’ to debut in Hong Kong

The opening will be complemented by its Stripe Illuminated installation.

Levi’s opens its largest Southeast Asia store in Suria KLCC

The new store spans 4,239 square feet (393 sqm).