A little more than an hour into this year’s Singles Day, sales had already exceeded $10 billion.…
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Exclusive interview: Swarovski, 120 years of #BrillianceForAll
Retail in Asia has interviewed Michele Molon, Executive Vice President Omnichannel and Commercial Operations of Swarovski, and asked him to explain how a 120 year-old business has adjusted to the digi…
Guess what are the hottest brands in Q3?
In the latest Lyst Index, Virgil Abloh’s Off-White rockets up 31 spots to become the third-hottest fashion brand behind Balenciaga and Gucci.…
Korea : Chanel carries out 3rd price hike in 2017
Chanel has raised the prices of dozens of its popular products by up to 30 percent at the beginning of November. …
Gentle Monster taps into cosmetic business
IICOMBINED, which operates Korea’s Sunglasses brand “Gentle Monster” taps into cosmetic business.…
China and South Korea to resolve THAAD
Seoul and Beijing agreed to move beyond a year-long stand-off over the deployment of a U.S. anti-missile system in South Korea, a dispute that has been devastating to South Korean businesses that rely…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Aesop: front-row staff is your best asset
Retail in Asia has met Suzanne to ask her how to engage the employees and turn them into brand ambassadors able to offer a unique in-store customer experience.…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW : Lazada Indonesia on the South East Asian emerging markets
Retail in Asia has met Duri Granziol, Director of Lazada Indonesia, to understand the challenges, which brands face in the emerging markets in South East Asia, and in particular in Indonesia and the P…
Valentino launches sports-themed pop-up shops
Valentino Resort 2018 embraces athleisure and launches sports-themed pop-up shops.…
Paul Newman’s Rolex sold for record $17.7 million
Paul Newman’s Rolex sold for record $17.7 million. It is the worldwide record price for any wristwatch sold at auction, and is considered the most iconic wristwatch of the 20th century.…