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Travellers Can Now Order Boba Milk Tea On AirAsia Flights

Mei Ling Tan August 29, 2019

AirAsia Thailand recently introduced bubble milk tea in their in-flight menu – much to the delight of customers. There’s even a poster that says that passengers can now enjoy Boba…

OnePlus reveals the name of its upcoming Android TV

Mei Ling Tan August 29, 2019

OnePlus has been dropping hints that it is working on a smart TV since last year. We had nothing concrete on the TV, up until it was listed on Bluetooth SIG,…

Wesfarmers to reposition Target

Mei Ling Tan August 28, 2019

In a move to differentiate itself from sister brand Kmart, department store Target will see an accelerated transformation to offer higher quality apparel, soft homewares and toys. This shift will…

Sephora Hong Kong confirms September opening and promises new brands

Mei Ling Tan August 28, 2019

Sephora Hong Kong will open its new flagship store at IFC mall in “early September” the company announced yesterday. And the LVMH-owned beauty retailer has promised to launch more than…

Alibaba may buy Kaola from Netease

Mei Ling Tan August 28, 2019

Alibaba and Chinese tech firm Netease are in talks on the internet giant’s potential acquisition of its cross-border e-commerce platform Kaola, which would be merged with Tmall. According to sources…

Alibaba adds 20 million users but sales down

Mei Ling Tan August 28, 2019

Alibaba Group boosted second-quarter revenues by 42 per cent, as the number of active users on its e-commerce sites grew by 20 million. “Alibaba had a great quarter, expanding our…

BreadTalk Group CEO Resigns

Mei Ling Tan August 28, 2019

BreadTalk Group CEO Henry Chu has resigned, citing “personal and health reasons”. Chu will depart from the helm of the Singapore-headquartered pan-Asian bakery and restaurant business at the year’s end.…

Shopee signs Cristiano Ronaldo

Mei Ling Tan August 28, 2019

Southeast Asian/Taiwanese e-commerce platform Shopee has appointed global football icon Cristiano Ronaldo as its newest brand ambassador. Ronaldo will work with Shopee on a wide range of initiatives to engage…

Tumi in Hong Kong opens eighth store

Mei Ling Tan August 28, 2019

Tumi in Hong Kong has opened its eighth store – including its airport store – at Times Square. The 670sqft space will become the second store in Hong Kong to…

Baby Bunting’s online focus pays off

Mei Ling Tan August 28, 2019

Specialty retailer Baby Bunting said its online focus is paying off after posting strong online sales in the 12 months to June 30. The retailer posted a 46 per cent…

Merger may create giant Japanese drugstore chain

Mei Ling Tan August 28, 2019

Retailer Cocokara Fine may be acquired by its larger rival Matsumotokiyoshi Holdings to create the largest Japanese drugstore chain. Should it proceed, the merger would create a discount-pharmacy chain taking…

Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain Sushiro makes debut in Hong Kong

Mei Ling Tan August 28, 2019

Japanese conveyor belt sushi restaurant chain Sushiro has opened its first Hong Kong outlet. The franchise is moving for a foothold in the local market and aiming to use the…

Ariana Grande perfume launched, named after her anthem

Mei Ling Tan August 28, 2019

An Ariana Grande perfume has gone on sale, named after her hit song Thank U Next. The fragrance, released in partnership with Luxe Brands, will launch exclusively on Ulta.com on…

Michael Hill profit hit by staff underpayment

Mei Ling Tan August 28, 2019

Michael Hill posted a $16.5 million net profit in FY19, which was impacted by the $4.5 million back-payment it made to employees, after it found that it had unintentionally underpaid workers…

Australia Post announces e-vehicle trial

Mei Ling Tan August 28, 2019

Australia Post has announced the trial of a new Australian-built three-wheeled electric delivery vehicle. Built in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs, the new Stealth OzPOD will service residents in the suburb of…

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Travellers Can Now Order Boba Milk Tea On AirAsia Flights

OnePlus reveals the name of its upcoming Android TV

Wesfarmers to reposition Target

Sephora Hong Kong confirms September opening and promises new brands

Alibaba may buy Kaola from Netease

Alibaba adds 20 million users but sales down

BreadTalk Group CEO Resigns

Shopee signs Cristiano Ronaldo

Tumi in Hong Kong opens eighth store

Baby Bunting’s online focus pays off

Merger may create giant Japanese drugstore chain

Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain Sushiro makes debut in Hong Kong

Ariana Grande perfume launched, named after her anthem

Michael Hill profit hit by staff underpayment

Australia Post announces e-vehicle trial

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