In 2018, two international burger chains have opened restaurants and branched out in the city. …
Rihanna to launch a fashion house with LVMH
Rihanna is working with French luxury conglomerate LVMH to launch a luxury house under her name, multiple sources reported.…
L’Occitane to buy skincare brand Elemis
The acquisition will help bolster L’Occitane’s growth globally, while Elemis can leverage its new parent company’s geographical presence to expand into new markets.…
Heytea lands in Hong Kong
China’s tea brand Heytea opens 2 new stores in Hong Kong.…
How Richemont is plotting Yoox Net-a-Porter’s expansion with Alibaba
While 2018 saw several luxury conglomerates consolidating their empires through brand acquisitions, others like Yoox Net-a-Porter looked to strategic partnerships.…
Korean label Beyond Closet confirms strong potential at Pitti Uomo
Korean label Beyond Closet, showing for the third time at Pitti Uomo for the ‘Concept Korea’ project, won over the audience with a stylish, highly colourful catwalk show.…
Brunello Cucinelli revenues up 8% in 2018 on China, Japan growth
Italian luxury house Brunello Cucinelli reported a leap in revenues for the 2018 fiscal year, with all geographic regions recording sales growth, particularly Greater China and Japan.…
Pooey Puitton toy purse makers file lawsuit against Louis Vuitton
The children’s toy manufacturer launched the lawsuit in response to a claim that Pooey Puitton’s name and image violates the fashion label’s intellectual property rights.…
Goldwin tops sports market growth through store investment
Goldwin took a close look at its beleaguered business 15 years ago and decided retail could be its salvation.…
China’s cheese tea bakery Nayuki opens in Singapore
The cheese tea bakery, which draws inspiration from the Japanese philosophy of ‘Kaizen’ (a dedication to continuous improvement), opened to Singapore shoppers on December 8.…