Convenience stores outperformed major department stores for the first time in terms of offline sales last year amid Korea’s year-long social distancing scheme, data showed.…
How are brick-and-mortar stores adapting to the digital era?
Key learnings from Gentle Monster in South Korea.…
Apple to open second store in Korea
The new Apple Store to open in the IFC Mall in Yeouido, western Seoul, will be the second in Korea, following the store in Garosu-gil, southern Seoul, that opened in 2018.…
Young Koreans are driving sales of golf-related products
Unable to travel due to the prolonged coronavirus pandemic, young Koreans have found a new way to fill their time and spend their money: Golf.…
Tiffany & Co. launches on Kakao
American luxury jewelry firm Tiffany & Co. opened its very first official brand store in Korea through e-commerce platform, Kakao.…
What are Korean retailers doing in regards to the rise of online communities?
Retail companies are racing to form their own online communities so they are not so dependent on the likes of Facebook and Instagram.…
McDonald’s Korea takes actions for sustainable growth
McDonald’s Korea has announced a new campaign aimed at contributing to the environment and community under the slogan “small but great changes for a better community”.…
Amazon partners with Korean e-commerce platform 11Street
Amazon is partnering with Korean e-commerce platform 11Street (11st) to avail purchase of its goods to Korean customers.…
Starbucks Coffee Korea to test-run delivery service
Starbucks Coffee Korea said that it would start a test-run for coffee deliveries and open a new delivery-only outlet.…
Amorepacific to invest in beauty content producer Dmil
South Korean cosmetics giant Amorepacific said that it would invest US$2.7 million in Dmil, a multi-channel network company.…