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Pacific Place has launched its new brand campaign – a celebration of Pacific Place as ‘The Place’ to elevate everyday moments and unique experiences. As a pioneer of innovative retail concepts in Hong Kong, Pacific Place continues to transform physical spaces…
Bluebell officially announces the joint venture with the Japanese Eyewear retail concept OWNDAYS, expanding its activities in the lifestyle segment to attract millennials. Bluebell and Owndays are joining forces to execute an aggressive roll-out plan with…
Travel retailer Dufry has launched a Longchamp boutique at Hong Kong International Airport. It is the world’s first duty-free boutique to host a Longchamp “personalisation station” offering to stamp customer initials on their purchases. Dufry’s global head of…
Watches have moved from being antiquated accessories indicating time to a fashion accessory giving people an opportunity for personal expression. Bringing a modern twist to vintage elegance, SILA, the French jewel mini watch brands, has disrupted the watch…
The first Five Guys Asia burger outlet is under construction in Hong Kong. The move is part of an aggressive global expansion plan for the US fast-food chain. Founded in 1986 in Virginia, Five Guys first expanded outside the US in 2003 now has almost 1500…
Athleisure is the new fad of the retail industry. Lululemon is one of the most iconic brand following the trend. Founded in 1998, it has flourished to empower healthy lifestyle through its innovative products and community events. The company’s values have…
Japanese fast-fashion eyewear retailer Owndays is to launch in Hong Kong with local partner Bluebell. The first two Owndays Hong Kong stores will open at the end of this month in East Point City in Tseung Kwan O, and Tuen Mun Town Plaza in the Northwest New…
“Underperforming” subsidiaries and rising rent and labour costs are disturbing the chairman of Hong Kong-listed multinational retailer Dairy Farm International – but those factors failed to prevent a solid second-half year performance. Dairy Farm’s total…
L’Occitane sales rose to HK$2.7 billion (US$344 million) over the last three months. The French headquartered, Hong Kong-listed retailer’s as-yet unaudited trading update for the three months ended June 30, shows a rise of 6.2 per cent (reported rates) and…
Ajisen Hong Kong same-store sales plunged 10.8 per cent in the three months to June 30. Sales on the mainland slipped by a more modest 1.8 per cent. However, the company offered no explanation for the decline when it released basic operating data to the stock…
A recent survey by JLL found that 83% of international and local retailers have plans to open new stores in Hong Kong over the next 12 months, a significant jump from 62% as recorded a year ago. More retailers planned to expand as retail sales in the first…
Hong Kong Victoria’s Secret flagship store opened in Causeway Bay last week. The spans four floors with a total retail space of more than 50,000 sqft. The store opened this week, though despite heavy pre-publicity, including painted trams and street art, the…
Named after the eponymous jewellery designer, Sarah Zhuang Jewellery decided to expand from its home market after a successful showcase at Couture London. Sarah Zhuang Jewellery wowed press and retailers at the show with its selection of versatile fine…
Victoria’s Secret is opening its first full assortment flagship store in Hong-Kong. Situated in the heart of Causeway Bay the store spans four floors with a total retail space of more than 50,000 sq. ft. From delicate lingerie with the brand’s latest…
Sportswear brand Nike will take over a 7000sqft shop in the Leighton Centre for a monthly rental of HK$1.5 million (US$190,000). The space formerly housed an Esprit flagship, with the local fast-fashion brand reportedly paying rent of HK$2 million…
A vast majority Hong Kong retailers in a survey say they plan to open new stores during the next year, according to property company JLL. Albeit a small sample base of 40 retailers, 83 per cent of international and local retailers told JLL they will expand –…
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