Over the duration of Frieze Seoul’s second edition, taking place from September 6 to 9, fashion brands will be making their presence felt – and not just because Seoul Fashion Week SS24, running from S…
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Asia Pacific loyalty potential: Harnessing opportunities in diversity
Businesses looking to introduce loyalty programmes in the region must keep Asia Pacific’s diversity in mind; understanding the unique aspects of local markets and catering for the needs of consu…
China continues to lead global e-commerce market with expected USD 2.2 trillion sales in 2023
The Chinese e-commerce market is set to surge to CNY 15.2 trillion (USD 2.2 trillion) in 2023, up 9.9 percent, driven by the ongoing shift of consumer preferences from offline to online shopping.…
Lululemon sets sights on doubling business by 2026
The second quarter saw Lululemon open nine new company-operated stores in Asia Pacific, where it plans to enter four new markets in the coming five years, and one new store in Europe. …
How Hong Kong start-up Markato plans to revolutionise B2B retail in Asia
Soft-launched in July, Markato offers an online platform that connects retailers and buyers in Asia, enabling them to explore a diverse selection of premium independent brands from markets outside the…
Cultural retail pays off for Hong Kong’s K11 Concepts as malls achieve all-time high on sales, footfall
It appears K11 Group’s bet on its “cultural commerce” business model is paying off, as K11 Musea in Tsim Sha Tsui reports a 120 percent surge in its overall sales […]…
Bluebell Group announces key management hires
Bluebell Group has announced the appointment of two prominent industry leaders, Sharmila Murat and Emmanuel de Place, to its top management team. As the Group continues its trajectory of growth [̷…
Singapore’s Lo & Behold Group to revitalise former school into new lifestyle destination
Lo & Behold Group, a leading hospitality group in Singapore, has announced plans to revitalise the former Nan Chiau High School site, located on 46 Kim Yam Road in River Valley, into a landmark d…
Famed Roman pizzeria Alice Pizza makes Asia debut in Hong Kong
Alice Pizza, renowned for its authentic Roman teglia pizza, is set to introduce its rectangular, pan-baked delicacies to Hong Kong in September, its first franchise in Asia.…
France’s Courrèges expands in China with Alibaba launch
Courrèges has opened an e-commerce store on Alibaba Group’s business-to-consumer marketplace Tmall, part of its international push to attract digitally native Gen Z fashionistas to the brand. SEE ALSO…