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Retail experts are tipping women’s intimate apparel as one of the hot spots for the sector this year with the release of the steamy movie Fifty Shades of Grey expected to trigger a rise in sales of lingerie and related “items”. Being billed as the “movie…
India’s online marketplace Snapdeal.com recently launched a 50:50 joint venture with DEN networks to launch a TV Commerce channel. The DEN Snapdeal TV shop is urrently available for viewers on channel number 132 on DEN cable network and will be extended to…
An online store recently launched in the Philippines by Stores Specialists will soon become the nation’s online gateway to global brands. Stores Specialists Inc is a member of the SSI Group, the number one lifestyle specialty retailer in the Philippines, a…
Japanese retailer Aeon is planning to increase its supermarket network in Thailand to 500 outlets by 2020. But this year it has scaled back its expansion plans due to what it considers to be a subdued retail market. Aeon currently has 76 supermarkets in…
Goubuli, a renowned Chinese restaurant chain known for its steamed stuffed buns, said they sealed a deal with Gloria Jean’s Coffees to operate the Australian brand in China. Tianjin Senyongtai Food and Beverage Co, a subsidiary wholly owned by the Goubuli…
Voylla.com, a jewellery and accessories shopping website run by Bengaluru-based Voylla Retail Private Limited, is planning to set up exclusive offline stores to consolidate its presence in the Indian fashion imitation jewellery industry, said its founder and…
FENDI (LVMH Group) announces the launch of its e-commerce in 28 European countries starting with this year. Japan will be followed by the US in 2016. The strategic retail approach towards e-commerce follows many other top luxury fashion brands, with several…
Indonesians looking to buy a cold beer from one of the country’s ubiquitous minimarts come the end of the month will soon find themselves out of luck. Trade Minister Rahmat Gobel has reportedly signed a regulation that will ban small, modern retail chains…
Malls are doing their bit to make the world a better place for people with disability. With Braille signage, wheelchair on call, disabled-friendly washrooms and specially allotted parking space, malls are looking to increasing footfalls by becoming more…
New Zealand-based outdoor clothing retailer Kathmandu on Friday announced the appointment of Xavier Simonet as the new CEO of the company. Simonet is currently the CEO of Radley, a London-based brand with a product range covering women’s handbags, luggage and…
Hooters of America has signed an extensive development agreement to open 30 new Hooters QSR restaurant locations throughout Southeast Asia over the next six years. After introducing the concept to Thailand with the opening of Hooters Phuket, international…
Thai homewares giant Index Living Mall has signed a Philippines partner as its Asian expansion continues. Index will team up with the Philippines largest retail and mall operator SM Group to run the franchise for the concept for at least five years. Index…
Craze for Cushion, which started in Korea, is now drawing worldwide attention and revolutionising the makeup routine for women around the world. Amore Pacific Group said on Tuesday that the global sales of Cushion products under its brands are expected to…
Tesco recently launched a new interactive platform that is expected to collaboration, innovation and sustainability across its suppliers worldwide. The Tesco Supplier Network would benefit over 5,000 members as they would be able to connect directly with…
An Australian sushi restaurant chain has opened its first outlet in Hong Kong. And now Wasabi Warriors plans more stores in the city, along with expansion into the Philippines in February and Dubai later in the year. Hong Kong ‘Business Warrior’ Elga Wong…
Pure Gold has become the first Middle Eastern jeweller to be granted a concession at Singapore’s Changi International Airport. It will open a jewellery store in Terminal 1. Pure Gold is a private family-owned business founded 20 years ago which now has 125…
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