Retail sales in South Korea surged in August, as more consumers returned to outdoor activities amid eased antivirus legislation and preparations for the Chuseok holiday.…
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10 major channels influencing Asia’s luxury shopper in 2022
The way Asian shoppers are influenced when making luxury purchases in 2022 has transitioned from more traditional channels to digital marketing methods. According to Bluebell’s Asia Lifestyle Consumer…
First Studio Nicholson store in Asia opens in Korea
UK-based fashion label, Studio Nicholson, has opened its first standalone store in Asia, in South Korea, in partnership with Samsung C&T Fashion Division’s Beaker. Studio Nicholson’s is located o…
Korean e-wallets partner with Alipay+ to promote cashless travel
Leading mobile payment providers across Asia announced today an integration of Alipay+ cross-border digital payment solutions in South Korea in an effort to jointly promote cashless travel in the coun…
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…
Amorepacific ramps up US and Japanese expansion
With its flagship brand Laneige, South Korean cosmetics giant Amorepacific is rapidly expanding in the US and Japanese markets in hopes of repeating its early 2000s success in China and Southeast Asia…
Apple to open fourth South Korea store
U.S. tech giant Apple is set to open its fourth store in South Korea this month, expanding its presence in the country to compete with local rival Samsung Electronics Co. Dubbed ‘Apple Jamsil’, the co…
Korean’s sentiment begins to thaw 3 years after the “No Japan” boycott
Korea’s positive sentiment toward Japan has returned to previously high levels last seen in 2019. The change was initially triggered by Japanese-imposed trade sanctions on Korea over historical confli…
% Arabica opens first store in South Korea
The Japanese coffee chain % Arabica continues its Asian expansion in South Korea with the opening of its first store in the country. The coffee shop is located at Starfield Library, one of the most fa…
Apple Pay to (finally) enter Korean market
It is expected that Apple Pay’s Korean services will start by the end of 2022, in collaboration with Hyundai Card, a local credit card issuer.…