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Retail Asia19/12/2017
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General

Don Quijote eyes more Asia stores

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After opening its first outlet in Singapore (called Don Don Donki) this month, Japanese discount retailer Don Quijote plans to expand with even more outlets in Asia. Founding chairman Takao Yasuda sas the group is looking to open stores in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan and Thailand. When moving to Singapore to retire two years ago, Yasuda […]
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Retail Asia19/12/2017
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Finance

Japan firm says it will pay part of salaries in Bitcoin

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A Japanese company will start paying part of its employees’ salaries in Bitcoin, as it aims to get better understanding of the virtual currency, a spokeswoman said on Friday. GMO Internet, which operates a range of web-related businesses including finance, online advertising and internet infrastructure, will start paying up to 100,000 yen ($890) monthly by […]
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Retail Asia18/12/2017
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E-Tailing

Rakuten Opens “Rakuten SPORTS ZONE” with NBA Merchandise

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Rakuten, Inc., a global marketing partner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), today opened its pro sports merchandise store Rakuten SPORTS ZONE to further build excitement around the NBA in Japan. The store is launching with sales of limited-edition items including autographed items from NBA Legends. In October 2017, Rakuten launched a multiyear partnership with […]
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Retail Asia18/12/2017
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Food

McDonald’s Japan to bring some French home

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For a short time only, McDonald’s Japan has added limited-edition French macarons to its menu. Imported from France, the macarons are in four flavours and have special takeout boxes. Available at McCafe by Barista outlets, the new treats come in lemon, raspberry, vanilla and chocolate variants. The takeout “box set” contains the customer’s choice of […]
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Retail Asia18/12/2017
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Food

Blue Bottle Cafe opens latest Tokyo flagship store

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Blue Bottle Coffee has opened its latest flagship café in Tokyo, the sixth one to open in the Japanese capital, as the American coffee outfit expands its retail footprint in Japan. Located in Sangenjaya, the San Francisco-based café is situated in a 50-year old low-rise building, which stands at the end of a no-through road between […]
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Retail Asia14/12/2017
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E-Tailing

Line Friends to open Pop-Up stores in Seoul City

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A Line Friends pop-up will open at luxury speciality store BoonTheShop in Seoul on Saturday. Running until January 14, the Korean character brand’s outlet will introduce its latest merchandise, BT21. The range includes dolls, cushions, fashion items, limited-edition postcards, posters and bag charms – all based on a set of characters created by K-pop boyband […]
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Retail Asia13/12/2017
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Food

Shiru Cafe will be launched in the US

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Japan’s Shiru Cafe concept is about to launch in the US, on a university campus in Providence. It is being introduced by Enrission America, a cafe company that specialises in free coffee for university students. Following the opening on the Brown campus, other branches will be launched at Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University and […]
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Retail Asia13/12/2017
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Food

PTT earmarks P500 million for coffee-fuel expansion mix

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PTT Philippines expects to spend PHP500 million (US$9.9 million) on beefing up its retail network, including a foray into the Japanese market. President/CEO Sukanya Seriyothin says that while the bulk of the expansion for the Thai oil and gas giant PTT subsidiary will be gasoline stations, it includes about 12 Cafe Amazon outlets, mainly in […]
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Retail Asia08/12/2017
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Fashion

Mulberry Group first store to launch in Hong Kong

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UK-headquartered luxury fashion retailer Mulberry Group plans to launch in Hong Kong. Announcing its first half-year results, the brand revealed plans – but no details – to expand in both Hong Kong and Mainland China through an omnichannel strategy. Other, unidentified global markets are on its radar as well. The news follows the success of […]
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Retail Asia08/12/2017
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Electronics

GreyOrange released GreyMatter for robotics warehouse automation

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Leading robotics and automation company, GreyOrange, announced the release of its next-generation software platform, GreyMatterTM, at the launch of the latest warehouse of the Nitori Holdings Group, Japan’s largest furniture and home furnishing chain with over 400 stores. The ButlerTM robotics system from GreyOrange is deployed at the Osaka centre of Home Logistics, a logistics […]
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Retail Asia07/12/2017
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Living

K11 art mall to open Pokemon Hub soon

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A Pokemon Hub will open in Tsim Sha Tsui’s K11 art mall in time for Christmas. Few details have been released, including the opening date, but the official Facebook page has been publishing images of items on their way from Tokyo. Pokemon stores in Japan offer themed sweets, tableware, trading cards and plush toys. Pokemon […]
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Retail Asia07/12/2017
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General

FamilyMart Japan to sell its Interests

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Japanese convenience store company FamilyMart Uny Holdings may sell its Hong Kong retail interests. Working with a financial adviser, the company is seeking about US$100 million for its three stores, insiders say. In Hong Kong, FamilyMart Uny runs department stores under the Apita, Piago and Uny brand names. They sell stationery, clothing and food ranging […]
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Retail Asia06/12/2017
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Fashion

Kanebo Cosmetics President plan to depart

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Kanebo Cosmetics announced that Masumi Natsusaka, the company’s President, is scheduled to leave his post at the end of the year. Natsusaka has served in the role of the president of Kanebo since 2012, and is credited for orchestrating the brand’s recall of 50 products due to white splotches reported on the skin of customers, […]
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Retail Asia05/12/2017
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Fashion

New face for Chanel Japan Flagship store

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Following a three-year renovation, Chanel Japan has re-opened its flagship store on Namiki Dori in Ginza. Initially opening in 1994, the store was the brand’s first Japanese standalone boutique. As well as new interiors, architect Peter Marino has given the nine-storey building a fresh facade with matte black and white panels alluding to Chanel’s iconic […]
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