With the last of Asian markets opening up borders and lifting pandemic measures, the region is set to embrace a return to normalcy. And while economies in the US and Europe fend off a recession, analy…
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The new Louis Vuitton: Pharrell Williams, Gen-Z shoppers and China price hikes
The tide is turning at Louis Vuitton in 2023. After the sudden death of Louis Vuitton men’s creative director, Virgil Abloh, in November 2021, the French luxury house has finally found a replace…
Luxury brands embrace China’s high-tech Gen-Z this Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, luxury brands released 500 exclusive collections for the romantic occasion on Alibaba Group’s high-end shopping platform Tmall Luxury Pavilion, leveraging high-tech tools t…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Alexis Arragon, Founder and CEO of Skinvaders
Skinvaders is a next-generation platform for in-game branded skins and digital clothing. Recently, Skinvaders powered Gen G’s lifestyle collection on ZEPETO with digital customization for avatar…
Investors skeptical over Naver Corp.’s USD 1.2 billion purchase of Poshmark
Fashion resale platform Poshmark Inc was recently acquired for USD 1.2 billion by Naver Corp. The purchase has raised doubts among investors who have questioned the timing of the deal amid a slowing e…
METAV.RS raises EUR 3 million in seed funding round
METAV.RS has announced a EUR 3 million seed round to improve its content management platform, boost recruitment, and expand globally. METAV.RS facilitates the integration and management of product cat…
Study finds Singapore shoppers are willing to make purchases over WhatsApp
Singapore’s online shopping landscape has evolved from one-sided, transactional engagements, to become a more dynamic digital experience. WhatsApp has emerged as the platform of choice for Singaporean…
The Retail Village concept launches at MAPIC 2022
MAPIC, a world-leading retail real estate event, is hosting the Retail Village concept for MAPIC 2022. The show will be held in a central location within the Palais des Festivals to attract the most p…
Like it or not, the influencer marketing trend is here to stay
In a world where marketers are tasked with engaging consumers across a growing abundance of channels and platforms, it can be challenging to establish relationships that feel genuine and personal. And…
Lotte harnesses Korea’s running trend by introducing its own Running Crew
Lotte Department Store is introducing its own running crew alongside a series of running-themed activations, as part of its strategy to capitalize on the growing Running Crew trend among Korea’s…