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Retail Asia09/10/2022

Adidas says it is reviewing its Yeezy partnership with Kanye West days after he showed a “White Lives Matter” T-shirt design at Paris Fashion Week. The company did not mention the controversy but said “successful partnerships are rooted in mutual respect and shared values”. The rapper and fashion designer responded on Instagram, claiming the firm […]

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Retail Asia05/10/2022

Valiram, the Malaysian retail group, has opened the first Salvatore Ferragamo store in Indonesia. Located in Plaza Indonesia, the store is part of Valiram’s growing international network of stores under multiple licensed brands, including Victoria’s Secret, Tumi, Bulgari and MLB. The Indonesian store offers a range of the brand’s premium handbags as well as shoes. […]

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Retail Asia04/10/2022

Swiss luxury watchmaker, Jacob & Co, has landed in Japan, opening its first brick-and-mortar store in the bustling district of Ginza this month. The opening ceremonies, scheduled to take place on October 13, will be attended by the brand’s chairman and founder Jacob Arabo. Situated between Ginza Station and Shimbashi Station and spanning one floor, […]

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Retail Asia30/09/2022

Jim Thompson, Thailand’s iconic global lifestyle brand signals a new era with the opening of Bangkok’s must-visit landmark the Jim Thompson Heritage and Creative Quarter. Inclusive of the original Jim Thompson House Museum, it features a new “Museum About the Man”, a Home Furnishings Exhibition, a café and a new Iconic Store. Local and international visitors will get to soak […]

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Retail Asia26/09/2022

Esprit has announced London and New York as two new locations for its Futura innovation hubs. Futura is part of its digital strategy to “reinvent customer engagement experiences by turning data into insights, fuelling the brand’s global expansion matched to the fast-growing scale of digital change in today’s fashion retail landscape”. As part of its wider […]

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Retail Asia23/09/2022

LVMH-owned Parisian shoemaker Berluti has expanded its footprint into Vietnam, opening its first store in Hanoi in partnership with local partner S&S Group. Located in the heart of Hoan Kiem district across from the famous Metropole Hotel, the Berluti Vietnam boutique follows the brand’s signature simple design dominated by wood and leather elements. After passing […]

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Retail Asia22/09/2022

Reliance Retail, run by Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd, is in advanced talks to get the rights for beauty retailer Sephora in India, the Mint newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the matter. Sephora’s operations will transfer from Arvind Fashions Ltd to Reliance Retail if an agreement is reached, according to […]

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Retail Asia22/09/2022

Forever 21 and American Eagle Outfitters Inc. are set to return to Japan after both U.S. fast-fashion brands exited the market in 2019, according to company announcements on Wednesday. Forever 21 will begin e-commerce sales next February and open a physical store in the spring, according to Japanese trading company Itochu Corp., which acquired domestic […]

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Retail Asia21/09/2022

Gap Inc is eliminating about 500 corporate jobs, the apparel chain said on Tuesday, as it struggles to protect margins and battles weak sales of outdated clothes at brands including Old Navy. The company is laying off staff and eliminating positions that are currently open across a range of departments, it said. The eliminated roles […]

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Retail Asia21/09/2022

UK fast fashion retailer Primark will make a “responsible exit” from the country following the Ethical Trade Initiative’s (ETI) latest report on human rights and responsible business conduct within the country. Primark described the situation in the country as “extremely concerning and very complex”, with international stakeholders holding differing views as to the best course of action […]

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Retail Asia20/09/2022

Italian luxury brand Furla has announced the appointment of Giorgio Presca as the group’s new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Presca will succeed COO Devis Bassetto, who temporarily held the position of CEO since April, following the exit of Mauro Sabatini. Presca joins the Bologna-based company with 30 years of fashion industry experience. He most […]

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Retail Asia15/09/2022

Swedish fashion brand Cos has expanded its store network into Taiwan, opening its first brick-and-mortar store at the Taipei 101 Shopping Center.The 700sqm flagship also marks Cos’ first concept store in the world. While Cos Taipei 101’s exterior features forest green, the interior is dominated by a warm neutral tone, delivering a cool and tranquil […]

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Retail Asia15/09/2022

Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, who has previously expressed his reluctance at amassing wealth, is giving away his company. The outdoor apparel company will now be in the hands of a trust and a nonprofit organization. All future profits will be donated to help fight climate change, the company announced Wednesday. “It’s been a half-century since we […]

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Retail Asia13/09/2022

L’Oréal’s investment branch in China, Shanghai Meicifang Investment (or Meicifang), has invested a minority stake of more than 10 million RMB (1.4 million USD) in the Chinese fragrance brand Documents. The recent move reflects L’Oréal’s action plan to enhance local cooperation for bigger growth. Founded in 2021 by former Nudake China Chief Executive Officer Zhaoran Meng, Documents is […]

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Retail Asia12/09/2022

The online fashion retailer cut about 55 employees, or 8% of its headcount, it said in a statement on Thursday in response to queries by Bloomberg News. The company said it streamlined its processes “to move toward more sustainable growth.” The Bangkok-based startup is in the midst of raising external capital and has engaged banks […]

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Retail Asia08/09/2022

Fragrance company Byredo is focusing on its Asian expansion, opening its first flagship store in Hong Kong. With the goal of “transforming memories and emotions into things and experiences,” Ben Gorham founded the European luxury brand Byredo in Stockholm in 2006. The retailer now has a presence in more than 40 countries and offices in […]

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Retail Asia08/09/2022

Yoshitsu, a retailer and wholesaler of Japanese beauty and health products, as well as sundry products and other products in Japan, today announced the grand opening of its physical retail store (the “Store”) in Hong Kong on August 30, 2022. The Store is located at No. 118, 1/F, Nina Tower 1, No. 8 Yeung Uk […]

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Retail Asia08/09/2022

South Korean luxury fashion and lifestyle brand operator, Shinsegae International, is bringing Japanese up-market fashion label Enfold to the country, opening the brand’s first independent overseas store. Enfold’s first South Korean store, scheduled to open on September 14, will occupy a 35sqm space on the fourth level of Shinsegae Department Store in Gangnam. The interior […]

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Retail Asia07/09/2022

Spanish fashion label Desigual says it plans to open 60 stores in Mainland China, including flagships in Shanghai and Beijing. The launch will be via a joint venture with E-Shine, also a local partner of listed fashion company Septwolves Industrial. Desigual aims to reach an annual turnover of US$40 million five years from now, with […]

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Retail Asia06/09/2022

Ami Paris, the Parisian fashion label, is expanding its Asian footprint with the opening of its first brick-and-mortar store in Seould, South Korea, which it describes as its largest boutique globally. The store, located in the city’s Garosu-gil area, contains a retail space of 300sqm over four storeys, stocking menswear, womenswear and accessories. It features […]

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