American fast food chain Shake Shack Inc. and licensee Maxim’s Caterers Limited are expanding their partnership and plan to open 15 Shacks in Thailand by 2032, targeting the first flagship to open in …
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Ralph Lauren Polo has opened its debut ‘Women’s’ store in Australia
American heritage brand Polo Ralph Lauren has opened its debut ‘Women’s’ store in Sydney in July, 2019, ahead of four more womenswear outlet openings across Australia, according to multiple local medi…
Coach said to be readying Kate Spade buy
Sources say Coach is set to soon announce its intention to acquire Kate Spade. But will another bidder get there first?…
Crocs names new CEO, closing 160 stores globally
After delivering an improved yet still weak end-of-year result in fiscal 2016, American footwear brand Crocs has announced the appointment of a new CEO and the closing of around 160 stores by 2018.…
Unlike American retailers, Kate Spade reported a solid Q4
The company is reporting a direct-to-consumer comparable sales growth of 9% for the fourth quarter and for the full year 2016.…
5 reasons why Singles Day will become a US event
Since inception, the Chinese holiday has since grown into a commercial powerhouse that towers over comparable Western shop-fests including Black Friday and Cyber Monday.…
Abercrombie & Fitch to shut Hong Kong store
US fashion chain Abercrombie & Fitch will close its four-storey flagship store in Central as early as next year amid the economic downturn and a slump in shoppers from the mainland.…
How American Eagle dodged the teen retailer trap
For years, many “teen retailers” have failed to successfully connect with young shoppers as their consumption habits have been reshaped by fast fashion, e-commerce and social media.…
Weber is bringing American grills to North India
Weber India, the Indian subsidiary of US-based premium grill manufacturer, Weber-Stephen Products, USA, has started aggressive expansion of their concept stores across North India.…
FJ Benjamin to distribute Marc Jacobs in Singapore
Fans of Marc Jacobs will soon be able to shop for the renowned fashion designer’s eponymous label in Singapore.…