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Losses force Esprit to downsize

Losses force Esprit to downsize

Mei Ling Tan March 1, 2016

Following a first half loss of HK$238 million (US$30.6 million), fashion retailer Esprit plans to prune unprofitable outlets while improving productivity. “In the very short term, we will continue to…

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Mall of Qatar wins award at Asia Retail Congress

Mall of Qatar wins award at Asia Retail Congress

Mei Ling Tan March 1, 2016

Mall of Qatar has won the Retail Leadership Award in the real estate category at Asia Retail Congress 2016 held recently in Mumbai, India. On behalf of Ramez al-Khayyat, managing…

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Korean department stores struggle

Korean department stores struggle

Mei Ling Tan March 1, 2016

Chinese travellers have emerged as one of the few bright spots for Korean department stores suffering from dull domestic consumption. The arrival of a new demographic of consumers has prompted…

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Lotte Group in Indonesian confectionery push

Lotte Group in Indonesian confectionery push

Mei Ling Tan March 1, 2016

South Korean confectionery manufacturer Lotte Group is planning an eCommerce joint venture with one of Indonesia’s largest conglomerates, the Salim Group, within the next few months with the aim of…

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Singapore’s Sun Electric begins solar power distribution

Singapore’s Sun Electric begins solar power distribution

Mei Ling Tan March 1, 2016

Providing an environmentally friendlier alternative to power generation fired by coal or natural gas, home-grown Sun Electric kicked-off its first live distribution of solar power today (Feb 29) to local…

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Glashutte Original expands in Asia

Glashutte Original expands in Asia

Mei Ling Tan March 1, 2016

German watchmaker Glashutte Original is rapidly building its network of Asian boutiques as it tries to build its share of global luxury watch sales. During the last three months, Glashutte…

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South Korea’s card spending jumps 16 pct in Jan.

South Korea’s card spending jumps 16 pct in Jan.

Mei Ling Tan February 29, 2016

South Korea’s card spending rose sharply in January, data showed Friday, on the back of increased consumption for the Lunar New Year holiday and a gradual recovery in domestic demand.…

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Wanda said to plan massive retail-leisure project near Paris

Wanda said to plan massive retail-leisure project near Paris

Mei Ling Tan February 29, 2016

Chinese billionaire Wang Jianlin’s Dalian Wanda Group Co. plans to invest billions of euros in a retail and leisure development outside of Paris, Bloomberg reports, citing people familiar with the…

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Royal Enfield opens retail store in Bangkok

Royal Enfield opens retail store in Bangkok

Mei Ling Tan February 29, 2016

Royal Enfield launched its retail operations in Thailand with an exclusive store in Thonglor, Bangkok, Wednesday, Feb.24. Royal Enfield’s first retail store in Thailand has been set up in partnership…

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Fund expands Indonesia exposure, buys into retail

Fund expands Indonesia exposure, buys into retail

Mei Ling Tan February 29, 2016

Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC has increased its exposure to Indonesia’s growing middle class by investing 5.2 trillion rupiah ($385 million) in Trans Retail, the main retail arm of conglomerate…

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Xiaomi to open 300 retail stores to secure top spot

Xiaomi to open 300 retail stores to secure top spot

Mei Ling Tan February 29, 2016

Lei Jun, CEO of the Beijing-based Xiaomi Corp, at the launch of Mi 5 smarthphone. ZHANG JIN/CHINA DAILY Smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp on Wednesday debuted its flagship handset and pledged…

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Imax China to Install 100 New Screens in 2016, Bullish on Growth

Imax China to Install 100 New Screens in 2016, Bullish on Growth

Mei Ling Tan February 29, 2016

In an earnings report on Thursday, the company’s China subsidiary reported that adjusted profit surged 66.9 percent in 2015. Imax China, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed subsidiary of the Canadian…

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China changes the tax rules on purchases from overseas e-retailers

China changes the tax rules on purchases from overseas e-retailers

Mei Ling Tan February 29, 2016

In some cases consumers will owe more tax, and in other cases less. Foreign online retailers and brands have benefited in recent years from China’s relaxed rules on purchases by…

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Shinsegae unveils revamped Gangnam department store

Shinsegae unveils revamped Gangnam department store

Mei Ling Tan February 29, 2016

The revamped Shinsegae department store in Gangnam will officially open on Friday. The store’s concept is heavily inspired by the high-end department store chains Le Bon Marche in France and…

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Honolulu Coffee Shop opening in Singapore

Honolulu Coffee Shop opening in Singapore

Mei Ling Tan February 29, 2016

Honolulu Coffee Shop, known in Hong Kong for its egg tarts with flaky pastry, will open a 50-seat restaurant in Singapore in April. At The CentrePoint in Orchard Rd, the…

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