Forever 21

Retail Asia14/12/2016

Japanese lifestyle clothing and accessories brand Muji Canada is expected to expand to Vancouver next year. Known for its minimalist approach, Muji already has three stores in Toronto. It has about 300 stores outside Japan. Vancouver’s retail sector continues to outperform other Canadian markets with annual sales-per-square-foot at more than C$1000 (US$762). Toronto is second […]

Retail Asia10/12/2016

Fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 Philippines has opened its 13th location, at SM City Bacolod. Based in California, the brand first opened in the Philippines in 2010. As well as fashionwear, it usually offers shoes, bags and accessories. However, its new 800 sqm store also includes its other brands such as Forever 21 Contemporary, Forever 21 Men […]

Retail Asia10/12/2016

A “new wave” of Hong Kong store closures lies ahead, because many retailers have over-extended their footprints, says OC&C Strategy’s Pascal Martin. Commenting on the sudden closure of the Ralph Lauren flagship store in Causeway Bay this week, Martin said there will be a continuing wave of closures for the next one to two years […]

Retail Asia09/12/2016

Following other international fashion labels, Ralph Lauren Hong Kong has closed its flagship store. Four years ago, its then CEO Ralph Lauren said the company was transforming its presence in China, “a region we believe will become an important driver of growth for us over the long term”. He was announcing plans to open 60 […]

Retail Asia22/11/2016

US fashion chain Abercrombie & Fitch will close its four-storey flagship store in Central as early as next year amid the economic downturn and a slump in shoppers from the mainland. The 25,600 sq ft store on Pedder Street opened in 2011, paying HK$7 million in rent per month, double that of previous tenant Shanghai […]

Retail Asia05/11/2016

Taubman Asia, a subsidiary of US shopping centre group Taubman Centers, and China’s Wangfujing Group, have announced the line-up of retailers for its CityOn.Zhengzhou mall in Henan province, set to open on March 16. When it opens, the centre will be 100 per cent leased and 90 per cent occupied with nearly 200 stores and restaurants. In […]

Retail Asia03/11/2016

Nothing lasts forever. Fashion retailer Forever 21 is to withdraw from its Causeway Bay mega flagship store, billed as the most expensive commercial store by rent in Hong Kong. The iconic location on Jardine Crescent, which serves as a meeting point for young locals who seek to avoid the hordes of mainlanders outside Sogo, will […]

Retail Asia26/10/2016

New Look, a fast-fashion retailer bearing a striking similarity to Forever 21, is aiming to boldly go where many chains have gone before but few have succeeded. The British retailer’s chief executive officer, Anders Kristiansen, has made no secret of his intentions in China, announcing plans in June to open 50 more stores there by […]

Retail Asia26/10/2016

Shares in UK-based fashion retailer French Connection Group Plc rose more than 20 percent on Monday after a media report said overseas investors were looking to buy the lossmaking firm. The Telegraph newspaper had said on Saturday that interested buyers were thought to be a mix of European and U.S. private equity firms, as well […]

Retail Asia19/10/2016

Shopper-engagement platform Sprooki will launch in Indonesia next month at the 125,000 sqm Supermal Karawaci retail precinct in western Jakarta. It will be integrated with the precinct’s touchpoints and mobile apps, allowing retailers to offer customers individualised content such as vouchers, special offers, event alerts and store information. Sprooki Michael Gethen and Claire Mula Customers will […]

Retail Asia13/07/2016

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail (ABFRL) will acquire US-based clothing brand Forever 21 India from existing local franchise partner Diana Retail. The Rs.175-crore (US$26 million) transaction involves a business transfer agreement, not share transfer, says ABFRL in a filing with the Bombay Stock Exchange. The Forever 21 business will become part of ABFRL’s Madura Fashion […]

Retail Asia09/03/2016

US fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 will open its second store in Hong Kong this year, capitalising on the shift in consumer demand from luxury to non-luxury products. “Due to the demand of our consumers, we have continued our expansion throughout Hong Kong and mainland China. Hong Kong also has a vibrant history of international business […]

Retail Asia13/03/2015

Forever 21 has partnered with the National Basketball Association (NBA) for a second time on a new exclusive collection of women’s apparel featuring essential pieces such as fitted tank dresses, shorts, and relaxed tank tops. The dresses with the logos of NBA teams including the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, Los […]

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Muji next expansion plan

More collection in newest Forever 21 store Philippines

More stores closing the door in Hong Kong

Ralph Lauren Hong Kong closes flagship

Abercrombie & Fitch to shut Hong Kong store in wake of economic downturn

CityOn.Zhengzhou to open fully leased

Why Victoria’s Secret needs to push a lot of bras at new shop

Can This British Retailer Conquer China?

Fashion retailer French Connection’s shares jump on takeover hopes

Sprooki platform to launch in Indonesia

ABFRL takes over Forever 21 India

Forever 21 To Open Second Hong Kong Store in Hong Kok

Forever 21 partners with NBA on new exclusive collection