Marimekko is opening its first store location in Singapore this month, as the Swedish fashion brand looks to make further inroads in Asia-Pacific over the next four years.…
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Neso Brands acquires stake in French eyewear brand Le Petit Lunetier
Singapore-based Neso Brands, a subsidiary of Lenskart, has acquired an undisclosed stake in French eyewear brand Le Petit Lunetier, investing USD 4 million in the Paris-based startup. …
Singapore shoppers want better personalisation, more transparency with AI while shopping
Concerns are increasing over the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) when shopping, with the majority of Singaporeans saying that it is important to know if they are communicating with AI or…
Singapore’s Lo & Behold Group to revitalise former school into new lifestyle destination
Lo & Behold Group, a leading hospitality group in Singapore, has announced plans to revitalise the former Nan Chiau High School site, located on 46 Kim Yam Road in River Valley, into a landmark d…
Purpose-driven Singaporean enterprise Our Barehands opens Funan Mall boutique
The opening of its boutique at Singapore’s Funan Mall features a significant portion of the apparel available is produced through a partnership with a non-governmental organization dedicated to assist…
FIND Design Fair Asia 2023
After a successful inaugural edition in 2022, FIND – Design Fair Asia, the key marketplace for furniture, interiors and design, returns to the Singapore Design Week on 21-23 September 2023 […]…
South Korea’s Compose Coffee to make international debut in Singapore
South Korea’s Compose Coffee is set to open its first-ever international location, opting for the Singapore market to make its global debut.…
Love, Bonito eyes U.S. retail market with New York pop-up
Southeast Asian fashion brand Love, Bonito has opened its first pop-up store in the U.S., opting for New York City to make its American physical retail debut.…
Singapore retail trends: Omnichannel and beauty the focus ahead of 2026
Looking ahead, omnichannel spending in Singapore will rise 21.2 percent between 2022 and 2026, meaning if brands are to appease the Singapore digital shopper, they need to be thinking about omnichanne…
Emerging Indonesian clothing brand Claude completes seed round
Indonesian direct-to-consumer fashion label Claude has announced completion of its seed round, led by CyberAgent Capital and family office Prima Fund I, with plans to enhance current product offerings…