Retail in Asia speaks with Aaron Lau, founder of brand technology consultancy Gusto Collective, on emerging consumer behaviours and the art of designing innovative campaigns.…
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Lotte unveils Vietnam’s largest mall complex, Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi
The new retail destination is billed as the largest shopping mall in Vietnam, spanning 353,700 square metres.…
Riding the K-wave: How brands can leverage Korean culture’s soaring popularity
As Hallyu’s fandom expands globally in 2023 and beyond, key industries including fashion, beauty, food and drink, consumer tech, and gaming could reap significant benefits from these collaborati…
German shoemaker Birkenstock files for I.P.O.
Following its acquisition by L Catterton and Bernard Arnault’s family investment company in 2021, Birkenstock has actively collaborated with renowned shoe designers and aimed for growth in emerg…
Redress founder Christina Dean wants to build an ecosystem for change in the fashion industry
“To make a circular economy work, all the pieces in the puzzle need to come together at the same time – and all the players need to be lined up and ready to go,” says Christina Dean, found…
The food flex: F&B fuels leasing momentum for commercial real estate
The ever-growing significance of F&B in shopping destinations throughout the region is undeniable – and mall operators in Asia are becoming well aware of food’s unrivalled potential to captivate …
Exclusive: Inside Venchi’s winning formula in Asia
In stark comparison to mass-market fare that dominated in previous decades, Asia’s F&B retail sector has evolved throughout the years with the addition of homegrown, gourmet and upmarket brands di…
Hong Kong developer Sun Hung Kai Properties reports pipeline projects amid decline in earnings
Hong Kong-based real estate giant, Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), disclosed its financial results for the fiscal year, revealing a decline in earnings compared to the previous year.…
Richemont bolsters new beauty and fragrance division
Compagnie Financière Richemont SA (Richemont) has reinforced its new beauty and fragrance division, Laboratoire de Haute Parfumerie et Beauté, fortifying its presence in the industry with the appointm…
From grape to glass: Asia’s spirited embrace of natural wine
Representing a global movement toward more considered alcohol consumption, natural wine has increasingly made its presence felt in Asia – not only in hipster retailers and inventive bistros, but acros…