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Retail Asia07/03/2018
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South Korean beauty brand Mamonde has expanded into the US via the Ulta retail chain. This marks the brand’s first foray outside its home market and the company expects the exclusive retail partnership to be the first step of a broader international foray. “We’re delighted to be the exclusive US brick and mortar retailer for […]

Retail Asia25/01/2018
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New Zealand jeweller Michael Hill is to close down its US operations following a strategic review. The complete exit of its loss-making retail operations in the US comes after continued poor performance saw same-store sales drop a further 10 per cent in the retailer’s most recent trading update. Since launching in the US in 2008, […]

Retail Asia22/01/2018
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A World Trade Organization arbitrator on Friday gave Washington until August 22 to implement a prior ruling faulting the anti-dumping measures taken against Chinese products. The WTO’s Dispute Settlement Body ruled last May that some of the US anti-dumping practices were inconsistent with international trade rules. Arbitrator Simon Farbenbloom said in a report that it […]

Retail Asia22/01/2018
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Startled by enthusiastic consumer demand for ePower in Japan last year, Nissan Motor Co. now plans to introduce the electric motor-powered technology to its vehicles in the U.S. But unlike its Japanese application in the humble subcompact Note, Nissan will more likely use ePower here as an option on higher-end vehicles, said Philippe Klein, the […]

Retail Asia06/12/2017
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Carl F. Bucherer has launched an extensive new influencer campaign inspired by the urban spirit of its Manero Flyback watches. In keeping with the claim “Wherever time takes you, Lucerne travels with you,” the campaign features five highly popular US influencers that live its spirit in different ways. Among them is successful menswear and lifestyle […]

Retail Asia03/04/2017
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Miniso US opens its first store on April 21, in Pasadena, California. Established in 2013, Miniso is a variety store founded by Japanese designer Miyake Junya and Chinese entrepreneur Ye Guofu. The store offers designer-quality products including cosmetics, home furnishings, electronics and accessories. More than 80 per cent of the products are designed and developed […]

Retail Asia16/03/2017
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Line Friends will become the first Asian character brand to open a large-scale official store in the US. Its store in New York City’s Times Square, opening in July, also marks the one-year anniversary of Line listing on the New York Stock Exchange. Line Friends has opened stores in 11 other countries and regions including […]

Retail Asia11/03/2017
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Jollibee US will open its first fast-food restaurant in Florida on March 18, to be followed by more outlets in the city. A former A&W Restaurants and Kentucky Fried Chicken building covering nearly 3500 sqft (325 sqm) in Jacksonville has been renovated by the Philippines-based chain. It is next to The Potter’s House Soul Food […]

Retail Asia01/02/2017
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Lucy Kruse loved the smell of perfume enveloping her as she entered the department stores of her youth. She remembers trying on soft leather gloves, and following a splash of color to the store’s elaborate hats with their feathers and veils. At Sakowitz in Houston, she peered into the Sky Terrace restaurant to see fashion models  sashay […]

Retail Asia30/06/2016
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Disney Springs, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, will be the location for the latest store for Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo US. Opening next month, the first Uniqlo store in the US southeast will occupy 25,000 sqft (2300 sqm) across two sales floors. It will showcase the brand’s full assortment of […]

Retail Asia28/06/2016
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Jollibee Food Corp has taken its Chikenjoy and other Filipino favourites to Manhattan. The third Jollibee store in New York is located in what is dubbed the busiest bus terminal in the world, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Manhattan’s major gateway. It is on 609 Eighth Avenue between West 39th and 40th streets. Jollibee Manhattan, which […]

Retail Asia13/04/2016
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Global lifestyle brand Sanrio has opened a Hello Kitty Shop at Universal Orlando Resort in the US. Opened in conjunction with Universal Parks & Resorts, the store marks Sanrio’s official retail debut and Hello Kitty‘s first appearance at a theme park in North America. On Hollywood Boulevard in the theme park, the outlet offers specialty […]

Retail Asia18/06/2015
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Chinese language e-commerce titan Alibaba Group Holding Ltd doesn’t need to battle for US market share however as an alternative hopes to assist small US companies promote extra items in China, Government Chairman Jack Ma stated. Ma is visiting the USA this week to elucidate Alibaba’s international technique and to “assist dispel misconceptions” concerning the […]

Retail Asia25/05/2015
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New Zealand restaurant idea Mad Group, says it has signed Memorandums of Understanding to enter Japan and the US. Mad Group runs the Mad Mex Mexican fast service restaurant idea and Ordinary Repair, which specialises in wholesome wraps, salads, smoothies and juices. A 10-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed with an nameless American […]


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