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Looking into Hong Kong’s first zero-waste bulk store : EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Live Zero
Responding to the increased interest in sustainable living, Hong Kong’s first and only zero-waste bulk store, Live Zero, has just opened its third outlet in Quarry Bay.…
Mytheresa names new president for China and APAC
Mytheresa announced the appointment of Steven Xu as president of the luxury e-commerce platform’s China and Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, effective 1st July.…
Meet the brand behind the rise of micro-influencers: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with BIGO
BIGO Technology is one of the fastest-growing technology unicorns in Singapore. Founded in 2014, BIGO Technology has gained immense popularity in the world.…
Yahoo appoints Hollywood actress to board
Yahoo nominated six people to its board of directors, including Hollywood actress Jessica Alba, as the company seeks to broaden its offerings in order to compete with larger rivals.…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: CEO on Pomelo’s secret to thrive in the pandemic
Retail in Asia catches up with David, together we discussed what sustainability means to the brand, his approach on a new form of working style and what the future holds for Pomelo.…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with plant-based meat startup Karana
Interest in meat alternatives has surged in Asia in the wake of Covid-19 after meat markets were identified as the source of the virus. Asia-Pacific now accounts for 22 percent of global plant-based m…
Facebook parent Meta COO steps down from her role
Sheryl Sandberg is leaving her role as Chief Operating Officer of Meta, formerly known as Facebook. Javier Olivan, Chief Growth Officer of Meta, will take over the position this fall.…
Intermix names new Interim CEO
Karen Katz, a board member and former CEO of the Neiman Marcus Group, has been named as new Intermix CEO, effective from 7th June. Katz is replacing Jyothi Rao.…
FREY’s founder dissects the brand’s vision through sustainability
Retail in Asia had the pleasure to catch up with Frederieke van Doorn, founder and director of FREY, to discuss the hurdles and obstacles of being a fashion retail start-up, the brand’s secret to mak…