Leading omnichannel beauty retailer Sephora has opened its first ‘Store of the Future’ in China, customised to cater to the distinctive preferences of Chinese consumers.…
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Farfetch announces new CEO for Off-White, leadership updates at New Guards Group
Farfetch has named Cristiano Fagnani chief executive officer of Off-White, the luxury fashion label founded by late American designer Virgil Abloh.…
Brick-and-mortar back in a big way in Hong Kong: Chanel, De Beers, Van Cleef and more unveil new locations
Luxury brands such as Chanel, De Beers, and Van Cleef & Arpels are making renewed investments in physical locations on prime commercial real estate. …
Unspun wants to revolutionise denim manufacturing and retail
Armed with a mission to help eliminate overproduction in the fashion industry, technology and apparel start-up Unspun offers made-to-order jeans customised from waist to stitch. SEE ALSO: Love, Bonito…
Fashion brand Reformation debuts in Asia with two Seoul locations
Eco-friendly fashion label Reformation has entered Asia for the first time with two new locations, both in Seoul. …
PVH Q1 sales climb 2 percent, fuelled by Asia Pacific
The company said Asia Pacific, in particular, delivered a solid performance, with 44 percent growth in local currency in China after Covid-19 restrictions eased in the fourth quarter of 2022. …
The new flagship: Inside the rise of the luxury duplex in Singapore
Hazel Chan, senior vice president of retail at Marina Bay Sands, says The Shoppes is now home to a grand assembly of 19 luxury duplexes today, housing brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Tiff…
The making of an icon: Bangkok’s Iconsiam
Retail in Asia speaks with Supoj Chaiwatsirikul, managing director of Iconsiam, on creating a quintessential destination for Thai shoppers. …
Get to know the new Asian consumers of 2023
Asia’s leading brand distributor and operator Bluebell Group has released the third volume of its Asia Lifestyle Consumer Profile. …
M&A route most effective for Japan, APAC consumer product companies seeking expansion
Overseas M&A is emerging as a strong pathway for Asia-Pacific consumer product companies to enter new markets and expand portfolios, says a new report released by consulting firm Bain & Comp…