Canon Australia announced its decision to cease the operations of its direct to consumer marketplace – Canon Store – for the foreseeable future, effective from 30th September 2020.…
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Melbourne to close all retail stores until September on Covid-19 spread
Melbourne has closed all non-essential retail stores for six weeks on 7th August, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread on the back of a second spike of the virus in the Victorian capital.…
Skincare sales in Australia set to hit US$1.49bn in 2024
Sales of skincare products in Australia are set to be worth some US$1.49 billion in 2024, on the back of a projected 4.3% compound annual growth rate between 2019 and 2024, according to Globaldata.…
Sulwhasoo expands into the Indian market
Premium cosmetic brand Sulwhasoo has launched its products in India through local retailer Nykaa’s online e-commerce channel, its manufacturer Amorepacific said.…
Target to convert more stores into Kmart in Australia
Wesfarmers provided an update on the review of Target, including changes to the Target and Kmart store networks.…
Shiseido expands market to Sri Lanka
Shiseido Company, Limited partners with LUXASIA PARTNERS PTE. LTD. to sell SHISEIDO products in Sri Lanka from March 2020.…
Japan’s Gram comes to Australia with first Sydney store
Japanese cult-followed restaurant chain Gram has arrived in Australia, opening its debut store in Sydney’s Chatswood.…
Klarna launches in Australia
Klarna, the global payments and shopping provider, officially launches in Australia by introducing the Klarna Shopping app.…
Lego opens first New Zealand store
Toymaker Lego has officially arrived in New Zealand, opening its first-ever retail store in the southern hemisphere nation.…
Australia’s retail sales see modest growth in September
Australia’s retail sales recorded modest growth in September, signalling a continued sales slog for the nation’s retailers leading up to Christmas.…