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Food delivery startup Plum has laid off its entire staff, casting doubt on its continued operations in Singapore and its home market of Hong Kong. According to a report, Plum co-founder Desmond Clinton Cheung, who is also the company’s GM, said full-time…
Hong Kong leather goods manufacturer Sitoy Group has acquired Italian luxury brand A.Testoni. Sitoy’s investment allows A.Testoni to maintain its brand identity and maximise on its artisanal heritage in a long-term strategy to drive the brand’s ongoing…
Uniqlo Hong Kong will launch its online store on December 4. A spokesperson for the company said the online platform for Hong Kong and Macau is a fitting solution considering rising rentals and limited space for retailers in Hong Kong, along with the…
November 15, Harbour City welcomed a new pop-up store by Moschino with an exclusive collection designed by Jeremy Scott, Creative Director of the brand, for Hong Kong only. Colorful, ironic, super glamorous and absolutely Moschino: these are the qualities of…
Hermès presents a workshop of metamorphosis for materials and the invention of forms themed from now on till 9th December in Hong Kong. From a giant elephant pouffe to a target mirror, the Landmark Price’s store is transformed with scenography designed by…
Many billionaires have no problem flaunting their wealth, whether through naming skyscrapers after themselves, yacht parties on the other side of the world, fancy ostentatious car collections and private jets, fake rehearsed smiles on camera and lots of media…
American burger franchises Five Guys and Shake Shack have opened new stores in Hong Kong this week. Launching on Johnston Road in Wan Chai this week, in premises formerly home to Tommy Bahama, Five Guys is known for its made-to-order beef burgers, creamy…
Oriental Watch Holdings sold fewer watches in the six months to September, but at a higher margin, boosting profit by 39 per cent. Group turnover decreased by 21.7 per cent to HK$1.181 billion compared with $1.508 billion during the same period last year.…
While Jack Ma and Li Ka Shing can’t avoid the spotlight, other fantastically rich people do manage to slip under the general public’s radar, often because they built their wealth through privately held companies and keeping it off public records. Take how the…
AlipayHK users will be able to take the MTR by simply tapping their mobile phones at ticket gates at MTR stations starting from mid 2020 as the mobile payment service provider stood out from the many bidding participants and was appointed the QR Code payment…
Deliveroo today announced the Hong Kong launch of two new tools for its restaurant partners – Restaurant Home, an online portal which will provide data and insights on how restaurants’ delivery services perform, and Marketer, a key part of Restaurant Home,…
I.T has been in fashion retail in Hong Kong and China for over 30 years, offering a wide designer portfolio.It is renowned for curating collections across international womenswear, menswear, footwear, accessories, and lifestyle that is tailored meticulously…
Tse Sui Luen Jewellery sales and profit both rose in the first half year – but the company has tempered the good news by expressing concerns about the impact of the US-Sino trade war. Chairwoman Annie Yau said in a stock exchange filing that the improved…
Located at Pacific Place, the new branch will give out 200 Shake Shack tote bags on a first-come-first-serve basis. In addition to the Shack classics and the Hong Kong exclusive milk tea shake, the new store will introduce a selection of local menu items,…
Hong Kong-headquartered Xtep Sports has opened its first Indian flagship store, in Bengaluru. The Xtep group, which specialises in footwear and sportswear, currently has 6035 stores in 31 Mainland China provinces as well as in Vietnam, Nepal, Saudi Arabia and…
As one of Asia’s leading retail hubs, Hong Kong has long been a mecca for luxury shoppers. Despite being home to APAC’s most expensive retail real estate (second globally to New York City’s 5th Avenue), there’s a reason why large, sprawling luxury shopping…
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