French cosmetics retailer Sephora opens its first New Zealand store on July 20, 2019, announcing the news on its Sephora New Zealand Instagram account.…
Sa Sa launches flagship on HKTVmall
Sa Sa beauty brand has launched an online flagship store on HKTVmall, as the Hong Kong company unveils its “New Retail” model, targeting both its local market and nearby Mainland China.…
IKEA Korea appoints new country retail manager
IKEA Korea, the Korean operation of Swedish furniture giant IKEA, has promoted its deputy retail manager Fredrik Johansson to new country retail manager.…
LVMH bets on menswear for the coming years
Menswear will drive retail business in the coming years. Shall we all bet on that?…
Guess what’s back in fashion in Korea?
Leggings, which seemed to be going out of style in recent years, are making a comeback as versatile outdoor sportswear – for men and women – that can be worn anywhere, from the golf course…
Branded pop-ups liven up retail scene
Branded pop-up stores play an increasingly important role in South Korea’s retail scene as a source of creativity, innovation and a brand new consumer experience.…
Imported beers strengthening foothold in Korea
Imported beers are expanding their footprint in Korea as more consumers choose foreign brands over domestic ones due to a mixture of taste and price.…
Smart Retail SEA 2019
“Smart Retail SEA 2019” held on April 25 – 26, 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand will explore future development trends of new retail market in Southeast Asia.…
Hankyu invests ¥1.75 billion in Hankyu Men’s Tokyo
Hankyu Hanshin has outperformed the department store sector in the last few years and continues to invest to lock in its dominance of the Osaka market. It is now about to unveil a major new update to …
Uniqlo Japan’s most valuable retail brand
Interbrand’s annual valuation of top brands saw growing numbers of Japanese firms in retail and FMCG enter its global brand ranking. At home, online companies like Zozo and Mercari are also climbing t…