Finnish fashion brand Marimekko has announced plans to expand its business in Asia, opening in two new markets, Vietnam and Malaysia, as part of a new partnership with Jaspal Group.…
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Coach Airways pop-up touches down in Malaysia
Coach has announced the opening of Coach Airways, an immersive pop-up experience with café and limited-edition travel collection; the first retail concept of its kind for the U.S. luxury brand.…
Suria KLCC chief Andrew Brien on the evolution of Malaysia’s mall culture
Retail in Asia sits down with Andrew Brien to discuss the mall’s tenant strategy and the evolution of Malaysian consumers’ preferences. …
Dyson expands in Malaysia with two new stores
Singapore-based electronics brand Dyson announced on April 4 the opening of two new Dyson Demo stores in Malaysia, as the company looks to expand its retail footprint across the nation.…
What to know about Southeast Asia’s ‘hyperconsumers’
Spanning 11 countries and composing 8.58 percent of the world’s population, Southeast Asia has grown into a force to be reckoned with when it comes to retail and e-commerce. From […]…
Malaysian streetwear brand Hype opens largest store in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysian homegrown apparel brand Hype has opened its largest store in Kuala Lumpur’s IOI City Mall, its eighth brick-and-mortar store in Malaysia. SEE ALSO: Nine emerging APAC brands to watch […
Malaysia retail collective hits out at proposed luxury goods tax
The Malaysian government’s proposed luxury goods tax has sparked concern from a bevy of local retail associations, who have collectively demanded the government to “re-think and withdraw&#…
Seven key Asian retail markets in 2022 and what’s ahead in 2023
Against the backdrop of an unpredictable virus and its resurging variants, retailers faced some strong economic headwinds in 2022. Despite these unprecedented times, different Retailers across Asia re…
Malaysia’s Q3 retail sales increase 96 percent
In the third quarter, Malaysia’s retail sales grew by 96 percent year-over-year, according to the Retail Group Malaysia’s (RGM) Malaysia Retail Industry Report. SEE ALSO: Korea retail sales up 7 [R…
Pavilion Damansara Heights Mall to open next May
Pavilion Damansara Heights Mall will be ready to welcome customers in May 2023, with over 70 percent of the retail space committed by tenants to date – ranging from top-notch […]…