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Moonshot cosmetics opened store at T Galleria

By Sarah ChenKorea
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Korean brand Moonshot cosmetics has opened its first Hong Kong outlet at T Galleria, operated by DFS Group. Before launching in T Galleria, Moonshot was distributed in Hong Kong and Macau through Sasa stores.

Last year, the brand opened three stores in Malaysia after a long term association with Sephora.

Moonshot cosmetics opened store at T Galleria

After Hong Kong, Moonshot is planning to enter China, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand. Moonshot was founded by YG Plus, a subsidiary of YG Entertainment in 2015.

Questions & Answers

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What is the relationship between Moonshot and its parent company?

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Moonshot cosmetics was founded by YG Plus in 2015. YG Plus is a subsidiary of YG Entertainment, indicating Moonshot operates under the umbrella of a larger entertainment group.

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Where else has Moonshot expanded its physical store presence recently?

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Before opening in Hong Kong, Moonshot launched three stores in Malaysia last year. This expansion followed a long-term association with Sephora in the region.

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What are Moonshot's future expansion plans after opening in Hong Kong?

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Following its Hong Kong launch, Moonshot intends to enter several new markets. These planned expansion territories include China, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand in the near future.

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How was Moonshot distributed in Hong Kong and Macau before opening its T Galleria store?

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Prior to opening its first outlet at T Galleria, Moonshot products were available in Hong Kong and Macau through Sasa stores. This suggests a shift from third-party distribution to a dedicated brand store.

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