At a time when the cost of shipping tea and other ingredients globally and from Taiwan has risen by up to five times, the bubble tea market acrossthe globe is growing rapidly, as markets such as Austr…
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Her Black Book Co-Founder, Julie Stevanja
Julie Stevanja and Sali Sasi founded Stylerunner in 2012, in response to the booming athleisure trend. For the first time in years, the co-founders are collaborating in the second endeavor of their ne…
Adyen explains how retailers can capture the wallets of SG millennials
Despite most millennials being digital natives, more than half prefer shopping in physical stores over shopping online. However, according to Adyen’s 2022 Singapore Retail Report, they want these stor…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Sara Stefanski, VP of Global Responsible Sourcing at VF Corporation
The McKinsey group predicts China’s consumption growth will rise USD 10 trillion between 2021 and 2030 as income rises. The pandemic has also prompted consumers to place an increased emphasis on…
Meet the world-class homegrown AI player of the future – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Code-Create
When it comes to the global center for high technology and innovation, Silicon Valley in Northern California may be the first place that comes to everyone’s mind. Little did you know, Science Park in …
Can fashion ever be sustainable? EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Zerrin
Zerrin is the emerging Singaporean fashion marketplace that tackles the issue of clothing wastage and promotes sustainability in one. The company responds to over-consumption and the detrimental impac…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Conspiracy Chocolate on the appeal of bean-to-bar
Retail in Asia met with founders Celine Herren and Amit Oz to discuss the burgeoning craft chocolate scene in Hong Kong, creating bespoke products for retailers and how they’re taking on the hotel ind…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW : McDonald’s Hong Kong CEO on the brand’s transformation
Retail in Asia had the pleasure to speak to McDonald’s Hong Kong CEO, Randy Lai. The discussion was joined by one of McDonald’s loyal customers, Mark, together, we talked about the brand’s 47-year-lon…
The Fragrance Edit: Chapter V – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Sommelier du Parfum
Founded in 2016, Sommelier du Parfum is an industry consumer insights expert and AI-powered fragrance discovery platform that provides in-depth analysis over the study of 45,000 perfume compositions w…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Victorinox’s CMO unveils what’s next for the 138-year-old brand
Victorinox is a Switzerland based knife manufacturer and watchmaker, best known as the manufacturer of the “Swiss Army Knife”. Operating as a family business, Victorinox has extended its offering to c…