Tencent’s WeChat launched its digital payments platform in Malaysia, its first market in Asia beyond China and Hong Kong.…
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McDonald’s or Apple Store?
McDonald’s opened a new flagship store in Chicago that looks more like an Apple Store.…
Farfetch files for IPO
The London-based fashion-tech ‘unicorn’ has filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering on the New York Stock Excha…
Luxury shoes are never enough for Chinese consumers
It is in the fashion arena in particular that the quest for distinctiveness shines brightest.; and labels such as René Caovilla are tapping into that opportunity.…
Here, the Portuguese brand who caught the eye of millennials
Bordallo Pinheiro has suddenly become a cult hit.…
Gentle Monster starts its European expansion
South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster began the first phase of a major European expansion plan when it opened a 450 sq m store in the heart of London’s West End.…
Tiffany & Co. to launch a pop-up store on Luxury Pavilion
Iconic jewelry house Tiffany & Co. will release its latest “Tiffany Paper Flowers” collection in China exclusively on the Luxury Pavilion, Tmall’s invite-only platform for luxury brands.…
A roundup of Hong Kong’s top KOLs, bloggers & influencers
Thinking about working with an influencer? Learn about Hong Kong’s top KOLs and inside scoop on their experiences in working with various brands!…
Movado Group announces agreement to acquire MVMT
Movado Group, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MVMT Watches Inc., the owner of MVMT.…
Nike drops matching “Qixi Festival” editions
Nike is celebrating China’s Qixi festival, taking place this Friday, 17 August, with a duo of Classic Cortez Nylon colorways for Men and Women.…