This latest round of certifications sets the company well on its way to achieving its goal of 10,000 Greener Stores globally by 2025. …
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Unpacking Diageo’s low-waste approach to packaging
Diageo, which recently introduced a new campaign to forego or limit packaging for some of its beverage brands in Asia (appropriately called ‘Step Out of the Box’), says it plans to reduce …
Exclusive: L’Oréal’s sustainability play in North Asia
L’Oréal North Asia, spanning Japan, Korea, and Greater China, became the first of the company’s zones worldwide to achieve carbon neutrality across all operated sites, offices, and research and innova…
Inside Officine Universelle Buly’s new store and café in Kobe, Japan – and other retailers with café concepts in Asia
These days, high-end brands are increasingly pairing their collections of apparel, leather goods, jewellery, and lifestyle products with caffeine and sweets to connect with more customers and drive en…
FJ Benjamin’s new retail concept ‘Avenue on 3’ opens in Singapore’s Paragon
Southeast Asian fashion retailer FJ Benjamin is leaning into the post-pandemic return of brick-and-mortar retail with the opening of Avenue on 3, a swanky multi-brand lifestyle store in Singapore̵…
Nana Chan: Elevating craft tea in Hong Kong
While working as a lawyer, Nana Chan embarked on a hiking trip to Darjeeling and returned with a renewed desire to pursue a longtime passion for tea. Chan decided to […]…
Chinese tourists are back: Here’s how retailers can engage
Here’s what you need to know about Chinese travellers and some of their newly cultivated habits.…
L’Oréal to acquire Aesop in USD2.5 billion deal
L’Oréal has signed a deal to acquire the Australian luxury beauty brand Aesop from Natura & Co, the Brazilian cosmetics group which owns Avon International, Natura, and The Body Shop.…
Lane Eight to bring sustainable footwear for the ‘everyday athlete’ overseas
Retail in Asia speaks with Lane Eight co-founder Josh Shorrock on crafting the brand, their product strategy, and expanding to Singapore and the United States. …
Pakistan’s Khaadi brings direct-to-consumer ambitions to life with new mega store
With a vision to become the first global Pakistani direct-to-consumer brand, Khaadi has crafted an experiential retail concept in Lahore, Pakistan. …