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Ecostore aims carbon neutrality by end of year

Mei Ling Tan September 20, 2019

Skincare brand Ecostore has announced it will be carbon neutral by the end of 2019, having offset 769 tonnes of carbon already through its carboNZero-certified manufacturing plant since 2010. The…

Timberland to plant 50 million trees in the next five years

Mei Ling Tan September 20, 2019

Global outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland has committed to planting 50 million trees around the world by 2025. The move builds on Timberland’s previous tree planting efforts; since 2001, the brand…

Le Saunda CEO resigns and on the search

Mei Ling Tan September 20, 2019

Le Saunda CEO Cheng Wang has resigned and will leave the company on October 16. According to a stock exchange filing, Cheng is leaving in order to pursue “his other…

Global Vans shoe design competition kicks off

Mei Ling Tan September 20, 2019

Sports shoe & apparel brand Vans is launching its interactive “Vans shoe customisation competition”, designed to inspire artists around the world. The Global Custom Culture competition aims to provide the…

Zimmermann opens another US store

Mei Ling Tan September 20, 2019

Australian designer brand Zimmermann has opened its 12th store in the US and its third in New York City with the launch of a new boutique on the Madison Avenue.…

Chinese online platform Aomaijia opens Sydney office

Mei Ling Tan September 20, 2019

Chinese online retail platform Aomaijia launched an Australian product sourcing office in Sydney on Thursday, having signed agreements with several local brands including Nestle Australia, Tasman Ugg, Blackmores, and Swisse.…

South Korean retailers are fighting the e-commerce

Mei Ling Tan September 20, 2019

Cornered by a low-price offensive from online sellers, South Korean retailers are striking back with a so-called ‘malling’ strategy. ‘Malling’ refers to all leisure activities at the mall, including shopping,…

Zhongshuge Minhang bookstore announces grand book hall

Mei Ling Tan September 20, 2019

new bookstore in Shanghai’s Minhang District has been featured on designboom.com for its remarkable design. The Zhongshuge Minhang store was created by Chinese architectural firm X+living and installed in a third-floor business…

Porsche Goes Green With Leather-Free Upholstery In New Taycan Electric Sports Car

Mei Ling Tan September 20, 2019

Porsche is making a leather-free version of its new Taycan electric sports car in the latest attempt by a German automaker to play up green credentials as environmental activists lobby…

Shopping malls in the Philippines popularity on the rise

Mei Ling Tan September 20, 2019

Shopping malls in the Philippines are bucking international trends and are trading stronger than ever, says retail technology expert Nikki Baird. Their secret, she says, is that they offer a…

Kerry Logistics appoints John Parkes

Mei Ling Tan September 20, 2019

Kerry Logistics Network Limited ‘Kerry Logistics’ has appointed John Parkes as its Managing Director – Integrated Logistics, with effect immediately. Based in Hong Kong, Parkes will oversee the overall management…

International economy seeks master franchisees in Indonesia

Mei Ling Tan September 20, 2019

Indonesia’s economy is projected to be three times the size of Australia’s by 2030 – and the GDP of the world’s most-populous Muslim population will rise from $3.2 trillion to…

Nissan Mulls Pulling Out Of South Korea As Trade Tensions Rise

Mei Ling Tan September 20, 2019

Nissan Motor is considering pulling out of South Korea, the Financial Times reported on Friday, as political and trade tensions between Japan and South Korea have caused sales of Japanese…

Lululemon launches free coursed for store managers

Mei Ling Tan September 20, 2019

Lululemon is partnering with Swinburne University of Technology to offer a free diploma of business for store managers, regional managers and training managers. The course, which Lululemon is fully funding,…

Countdown cuts off kids’ access to energy drinks

Mei Ling Tan September 20, 2019

Countdown’s implemented its energy drink age-restrictions on Tuesday, in an effort to curb the growing obesity rate in New Zealand. Customers will now need to produce ID to prove they…

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Ecostore aims carbon neutrality by end of year

Timberland to plant 50 million trees in the next five years

Le Saunda CEO resigns and on the search

Global Vans shoe design competition kicks off

Zimmermann opens another US store

Chinese online platform Aomaijia opens Sydney office

South Korean retailers are fighting the e-commerce

Zhongshuge Minhang bookstore announces grand book hall

Porsche Goes Green With Leather-Free Upholstery In New Taycan Electric Sports Car

Shopping malls in the Philippines popularity on the rise

Kerry Logistics appoints John Parkes

International economy seeks master franchisees in Indonesia

Nissan Mulls Pulling Out Of South Korea As Trade Tensions Rise

Lululemon launches free coursed for store managers

Countdown cuts off kids’ access to energy drinks

Robotic Revolution: Hong Kong Unveils First 24/7 Convenience Store Operated by Humanoid

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