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Personalisation trend hits photo booths With Disney

Mei Ling Tan May 21, 2019

Kmart shoppers are now able to personalise a range of stationery, mugs, photos and other products with characters and motifs from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel movies, cartoons and…

Kyoto Ichinoden chooses Hong Kong

Mei Ling Tan May 21, 2019

Japanese restaurant chain Kyoto Ichinoden has opened its first overseas restaurant in Hong Kong. The launch celebrates the brand’s 100th anniversary while also tapping into the city’s unique role in…

Muji Singapore opens Large store at The Jewel

Mei Ling Tan May 21, 2019

Muji Singapore has opened a two-storey store at Jewel Changi. The 12th outlet of the popular Japanese minimalist brand houses more than 4000 products and an 88-seat Cafe&Meal dining area.…

Apple to open Beats Powerbeats Pro Orders

Mei Ling Tan May 21, 2019

Unveiled early this month, the Beats Powerbeats Pro earphones will make their debut on the market in May. However, Apple didn’t say when exactly customers will be able to purchase…

The HTC Exodus 1 blockchain phone is getting a second generation

Mei Ling Tan May 20, 2019

If you don’t remember the HTC Exodus 1 don’t worry, you’re probably not alone. The $699 flagship-level device was announced last October and represents HTC’s first attempt at a so-called blockchain-powered smartphone.…

McDonald’s Malaysia Opens 20 More Restaurants

Mei Ling Tan May 20, 2019

McDonald’s Malaysia will launch 20 new McDonald’s Drive-Thru restaurants before the end of the year. “Drive-Thru window sales have contributed almost 50 per cent of total sales at 167 restaurants,”…

Texas Chicken Indonesia opens New Restaurant in Bandung

Mei Ling Tan May 20, 2019

A Texas Chicken Indonesia franchisee will be among the first in the world to display the brand’s new look and feel. The company’s new ‘Blaze’ concept will make its debut…

Pizza Hut Malaysia Plans More Store Openings

Mei Ling Tan May 20, 2019

The 400th Pizza Hut Malaysia store has opened at Central I-City Shah Alam. To celebrate the landmark moment in the franchise’s history, Pizza Hut is giving 4000 pizzas to diners,…

Xtep Takes Over Footwear brands Palladium, K-Swiss and Supra

Mei Ling Tan May 20, 2019

Palladium, K-Swiss and Supra brands sold by South Korean’owned E-Land Footwear USA. Hong Kong-listed sportswear giant Xtep International has bought three US footwear brands from South Korea’s E-Land USA. The…

Honestbee CEO Departing to get more Funding

Mei Ling Tan May 20, 2019

Interim replacement from cornerstone investor, suggesting much-needed funds will soon be injected to save the startup. Honestbee CEO and cofounder Joel Sng has stepped away from the business, clearing the…

Zwilling Shanghai flagship store Gets Rewarded

Mei Ling Tan May 20, 2019

Shanghai flagship store wins international retail design accolade. The Zwilling Shanghai flagship store has been selected as one of the world’s three best retail store designs in the annual EuroShop…

Honestbee Shutting Down in Several Countries

Mei Ling Tan May 20, 2019

Singapore grocery-picking startup puts a positive spin on its predicament as it seeks investors. Honestbee has shut down or suspended operations in five countries as it seeks funding to continue…

La Chapelle sales Slump Again

Mei Ling Tan May 20, 2019

La Chapelle sales slumped 21 per cent in the first quarter to RMB2.372 billion (US$352 million) as the Hong Kong-listed fashion retailer continued its restructuring. The troubled retailer has closed…

Amore Pacific launches Etude House

Mei Ling Tan May 20, 2019

Amorepacific Group, the largest global beauty company headquartered in Korea, has launched Etude House in India. Etude House has become the third Amorepacific brand introduced to India after Innisfree and…

MCM Japan opens Their Largest Store in Tokyo

Mei Ling Tan May 20, 2019

MCM Japan has launched its largest flagship yet in Tokyo. The German luxury accessories brand’s new boutique, follows new locations in Berlin and Los Angeles earlier this year, presents a…

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