European luxury jeweller Swarovski has bowed it first-ever flagship store South Korea this December, selecting the nation’s capital Seoul to make the debut.…
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Lemaire opens first Seoul flagship after Paris opening
Lemaire has opened its first flagship store in Seoul, opting for the South Korean capital to make its retail debut in the Asian market.…
Japan’s Nitori opens first South Korea store
Japan’s Nitori Holdings has opened its first store in South Korea, as the furniture retailer accelerates its expansion plans across Asia, and outside its native Japan.…
Jacquemus’ Cafe Fleurs pops up in Seoul
French luxury brand Jacquemus has taken its Cafe Fleurs pop-up concept to Seoul, after a successful stint in Paris this year.…
Aspesi is plotting 35 points of sale in South Korea by 2026
Italian luxury brand Aspesi is homing in on its Asia-Pacific operations, with plans to open 35 points of sale in South Korea by 2026. …
Burberry to launch city takeover in Seoul, Shanghai next stop
British luxury brand Burberry is homing in on South Korea, with the opening of its ‘Burberry Streets’ initiative in Seoul, before taking the activation to Shanghai this month.…
Allbirds inks South Korea distribution deal with EFG
U.S. footwear brand Allbirds has finalised its new partnership with South Korean distributor, EFG Corporation, as the sustainable brand shifts from a direct go-to-market model to third-party distribut…
Riding the K-wave: How brands can leverage Korean culture’s soaring popularity
As Hallyu’s fandom expands globally in 2023 and beyond, key industries including fashion, beauty, food and drink, consumer tech, and gaming could reap significant benefits from these collaborati…
French fashion brand Ami opens debut duty-free store in South Korea
French fashion brand Ami has opened its first duty-free store in South Korea, as the Parisian designer label looks to reach more consumers globally, in Asia, and beyond.…
Louis Vuitton appoints Korea’s Felix from Stray Kids as new ambassador
France’s Louis Vuitton has announced Australian-born South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter and dancer, Felix from Stray Kids as its newest house ambassador.…