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Retail Asia05/11/2015
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Marie France Van Damme, the Hong Kong-based designer known for her globally influenced line of luxury resort, swim, and ready-to-wear, announced today the opening of a fifth boutique in Singapore’s Takashimaya Shopping Centre in November 2015. Since launching in 2011, Marie France Van Damme continues to expand her presence worldwide, focusing on cities that not […]

Retail Asia04/11/2015
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Thai department store chain Robinson says it will open outlets in planned special economic zones to encourage cross-border trading. The Central Retail Corporation subsidiary says it will open a new Lifestyle Centre at Mae Sot in the Tak province, on the border with Myanmar. It follows a similar store which opened in Mukdahan, on the […]

Retail Asia02/11/2015
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Pororo Park Singapore will open at Marina Square next month, the first for the animated penguin in Southeast Asia. Pororo is South Korea’s most popular cartoon character. The award-winning animation is broadcasted over 130 countries, including Disney Junior Channel and Okto Channel in Singapore. It’s dubbed ‘President of Kids’ with over 6.8 billion views on […]

Retail Asia02/11/2015
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Samsonite Singapore plans at least two new stores in the city this year. Speaking in an interview with the Straits Times, Samsonite CEO Ramesh Tainwala acknowledged his business faces high operating costs and slower economic growth in Singapore, compared to other Asian markets. But he said the company’s strategy was dependent on more than economic […]

Retail Asia02/11/2015
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The Emack & Bolio’s Central ice cream parlour just opened in Hong Kong is described as “unlike any other” you’ll find in the city. Emack & Bolio’s, at 26 Cochrane St, serves up 31 flavours of ice cream, frozen yogurt and sorbets along with smoothies, confections and more. The brand has its origins in Boston, […]

Retail Asia29/10/2015
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With growing concerns of the effects of pollution on the skin in Asia, personalized routines are in demand now more than ever. International players like L’Oréal are looking to cater to this trend by developing even more specialized formulations that preserve, heal and improve the health of skin as well as offering services that allow consumers to […]

Retail Asia28/10/2015
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Uniqlo Philippines will open its first store in Cebu on Friday (October 23). The new 1000 sqm store is located in SM City Cebu shopping mall, on the first level of the north wing. It will be Uniqlo Philippines’ 25th shop and its first in the Visayas region. “We have opened 24 stores in Metro […]

Retail Asia27/10/2015
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People in Thailand are particularly passionate about football, water sports, trekking, running, road biking and golf. As of 22 October, they’ll have access to a wide range of technically sophisticated products available in Decathlon stores designed to help them enjoy these sports. Operational in Thailand for around twenty years with its production activities, the company […]

Retail Asia21/10/2015
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Singapore-headquartered Courts says it will open a second megastore in Indonesia. The new 24,000 sqm store is already under construction on a 2.2 hectare site in Bumi Serpong Damai, southwest of the capital city Jakarta. Courts Indonesia CEO Roy Santoso told a media briefing the store will sell at least 12,000 items from 200 local […]

Retail Asia17/10/2015
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Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham has confirmed her second fashion store will open in Hong Kong early next year. Beckham, wife of the famous footballer and fashion celebrity David Beckham, is now a fashion designer. She opened her first flagship store in London and is so pleased with its trading has committed to a second […]

Retail Asia14/10/2015
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Printing and document solutions specialist Ricoh India has opened its first Indian flagship store at Lucknow. The Japanese brand says the new retail facility is an effort to “strengthen consumer experience and engagement”. Ricoh Brand Stores are conceptualised as “the ultimate retailing experience that synchronises with innovation, quality and excellence”. The company says the flagship […]

Retail Asia13/10/2015
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Taiwanese handmade canvas bag store, Guangfuhao, has opened its first Hong Kong store. Guangfuhao was established in 2009, not only to nurture Taiwanese traditional industry and promote the craftsmanship of Taiwanese masters, but also cultivate a new generation to join the industry. Founder Po Lee said the Guangfuhao Hong Kong store will range a series […]

Retail Asia06/10/2015
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Ikea Malaysia says its second store located at Jalan Cochrane, Cheras. is on track to open at the end of November. The timing was revealed at the store’s roof capping ceremony, a Swedish tradition to celebrate the end of construction and thank neighbours who helped out in the building phase. “Come November, Ikea Cheras will […]

Retail Asia02/10/2015
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Future Group subsidiary Lifestyle Fashions has opened a design studio in London, which it describes as “the fashion capital of the world”. The studio will “infuse the company’s brands with global designs, trends and sourcing capabilities and also curate a globally-inspired fast fashion brand for the Indian market,” the company said in a statement. Located […]

Retail Asia28/09/2015
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ANZ has announced the establishment of a new branch in the Chinese city of Qingdao as the bank continues its growth in markets abroad. The Qingdao branch will cover the entire Shandong Province and will offer products and services for ANZ’s corporate customers. Mike Smith, chief executive of ANZ, said that with a significant and […]

Retail Asia23/09/2015
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Paris jeweller Boucheron has opened its first store in Singapore. Boucheron Singapore is among several new boutiques recently opened inside The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. Designed to reflect the famous jewellery brand’s Parisian flagship boutique at 26 Place Vendome, the Singapore store has a sumptuous, luxurious feel to highlight the timeless, elegant nature of […]

Retail Asia23/09/2015
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Online fashion startup Grana has opened its first permanent physical store as it tries a new way of ensuring clothes fit the customers who order them. The new 1300 sqft store in Sheung Wan is branded The Fitting Room. It’s a unique hybrid retail concept, allowing customers to try a garment on, then buy clothes online […]

Retail Asia19/09/2015
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Electronics chain Fortress has opened a 10,000 sqft flagship at Times Square. The AS Watson Group subsidiary, sells mobile phones and consumer electronics across Hong Kong and Macau. Its new Times Square store is spread over two floors – eight and nine – and split into themed areas. A dedicated home theatre and TV zone […]

Retail Asia03/09/2015
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US-based global specialty retailer of contemporary women’s apparel and accessories – bebe stores, inc. has announced that it has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Longgoal LLC, a leading Shanghai-based agency of international high-end brands. In a press statement, it said the agreement includes a five-year exclusive license to open between 60 and 150 retail […]

Retail Asia03/09/2015
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Starbucks Coffee Company is set to open its first location in Cambodia by the end of 2015, making the country its 16th market in the fast-growing China/Asia-Pacific (CAP) region. The store opening is made possible through its licensing agreement with Coffee Concepts (Cambodia) Limited, which is part of Hong Kong Maxim’s Group. The first location […]


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