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Fast Retailing, the Japanese firm that owns the popular clothing brand Uniqlo, reported a 45.7% quarterly profit surge, despite facing challenges from the Iran war’s impact on supply chains and logistics. Achieving this milestone puts the company on track for…
Under the scorching midday sun, models strutted around a circular runway, donning oversized gowns, capacious capes, and trousers encrusted with ostrich feathers. This dramatic display marked designer Pierpaolo Piccioli’s debut haute couture collection in…
Canadian sportswear label, Lululemon, has announced plans to open its first shop in India during the forthcoming fall season. The inaugural store is slated to be located in DLF Promenade. This move falls under the company’s franchise agreement with Tata CLiQ,…
Lululemon, the renowned athletic apparel company, is reinitiating its Like New programme in Hong Kong, in collaboration with Redress, a local NGO. This endeavour aims to give a second life to pre-owned clothes and is part of Lululemon’s broader sustainability…
Asics, the renowned Japanese sportswear brand, is set to open its second flagship store in Japan. The grand opening is scheduled for later this month, and the new store will be located in the bustling heart of Tokyo’s Shinjuku district. This four-storey…
Birkenstock, a well-known German footwear brand, continues to broaden its reach in India with the opening of its largest in-mall store in Chennai. This latest endeavour elevates the brand’s presence in India to a whopping 63 stores, a remarkable leap since…
Birkenstock, the esteemed German footwear brand, has recently launched its most sizeable in-mall shop in India, situated in Chennai. This new addition brings the total count of Birkenstock locations in the country to 63, showcasing the brand’s steadfast…
Sa Sa International, a leading cosmetics retailer listed in Hong Kong, concluded the previous fiscal year with a significant boost in sales and profits. The company’s annual profit, which ended on March 31, witnessed an impressive growth of 160.5% amounting…
High-end fashion house Miu Miu has inaugurated a new boutique in Hong Kong’s K11 Musea, further enhancing the luxury retail location’s high-grade fashion repertoire. The 161 square metre boutique showcases ready-to-wear collections, handbags, footwear and…
Calvin Klein continues to solidify its footprint in South Korea with the recent opening of a chic lifestyle boutique in the stylish district of Seongsu, Seoul. The new outlet marries the sleek minimalism that is synonymous with Calvin Klein, with the…
California’s Vuori, an activewear brand, is reportedly putting China at the forefront of its global expansion strategy. The company’s intention is to expand its global store network more than twofold. China at the Heart of Vuori’s Expansion Plan In a recent…
Beijing Liyuan is said to be planning a sale of its 35% stake in its longstanding cosmetics joint venture with Japanese beauty firm Shiseido. This decision would conclude a partnership that has spanned more than thirty years. According to information…
Italian luxury brand, Golden Goose, has recently gone through a significant change in ownership. A majority stake in the company is now held by Chinese private equity firm HSG, while Singapore’s investment firm, Temasek, has also joined as a minority…
Tiffany & Co, the prestigious luxury jeweller, announced their plans to launch their first-ever Blue Box Cafe in Southeast Asia. Set to make its debut in Singapore’s flagship store next month, this move is meant to elevate the brand’s presence within the…
French fashion brand, Marithé + François Girbaud, has made its debut in Malaysia with a flagship store at Suria KLCC. This move is part of the brand’s ongoing aggressive expansion in the Asian region. The new store, situated on the first level of the Kuala…
After nearly four years of guiding the iconic Italian luxury fashion house, Versace’s CEO, Emmanuel Gintzburger, has decided to step down from his role. A Leadership Transition at Versace Gintzburger took the reins at Versace in September 2022, following his…
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