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18/04/2025 Google might have to sell off some of its businesses after a judge makes a critical ruling ( General )
18/04/2025 Vietnam president sends congratulatory letter to Amanda Nguyen, first woman of Vietnamese origin to fly into space ( General )
18/04/2025 The Peninsula Boutique reopens at Hong Kong Airport ( General )
18/04/2025 Hoka opens its first store in Vietnam ( Fashion )
18/04/2025 Funko Pop to launch first Southeast Asian store in the Philippines ( General )
17/04/2025 Lawson reveals ambitious Southeast Asian expansion plan ( General )
15/04/2025 Prada brings Versace home to create Italian luxury contender ( Fashion )
15/04/2025 Hong Kong Gifts and Premium Fair celebrates 40th edition ( General )
15/04/2025 Determinant reopens flagship Lab Concept store in Hong Kong ( Fashion )
15/04/2025 API launches online B2B hub for pharmacies to source products ( General )
15/04/2025 Costco and DoorDash to deliver groceries to the doors of Aucklanders ( General )

Retail Asia23/04/2025

American denim brand Levi’s has opened an Icon store at Palladium Mall, in Mumbai. Spanning 5197sqft, the boutique features an indigo ombre facade, with the ceilings, walls, and pillars painted in indigo. The store aims to deliver an elevated shopping experience, offering bespoke alterations, custom embroidery, and distressing. At the same time, a spacious lounge […]

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Retail Asia18/04/2025

A ruling made by a US federal judge this morning could help the Justice Department decide to force Google to break up its online advertising businesses. District Judge Leonie Brinkema, of the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, ruled that Google illegally dominated two markets for online advertising that combined to generate billions in revenue […]

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Retail Asia18/04/2025

Vietnam’s President Luong Cuong sent a letter of congratulations to Amanda Ngoc Nguyen as she became the first woman of Vietnamese woman to fly into space in a historic all-female crew this week. Blue Origin, founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, organized a flight of New Shepard, a fully reusable, suborbital rocket system, with a crew […]

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Retail Asia18/04/2025

The Peninsula Boutique has reopened a revamped retail space at Hong Kong International Airport’s passenger departure area. The redesigned boutique features a minimalist aesthetic with green tones and Champagne chrome accents, aiming to offer a modern and approachable retail experience. Travellers can find various gift items, including palmiers, egg rolls, signature teas and chocolates, and […]

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Retail Asia18/04/2025

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Footwear retailer Hoka has launched a store in Vietnam, marking its first physical presence in the market. Located at Ho Chi Minh City’s Saigon Centre, the store is in partnership with distributor Central Brand & Specialty Group (CBS) and offers a full range of products, from road and trail running to street-ready styles. The shop features […]

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Retail Asia17/04/2025

Japanese convenience store chain Lawson plans to raise its store count in overseas markets and accelerate growth in Southeast Asia over the coming years. The chain is targeting 14,000 overseas stores over the next six years. Its international network currently includes 7400 locations in China, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia and the US state of Hawaii. […]

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Retail Asia17/04/2025

E-commerce transaction values are growing steadily in Indonesia, with the market size up from $18.2 billion in 2020 to $40.8 billion last year. According to data and analytics company GlobalData, this represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.3 per cent. With such a growth pace, GlobalData forecasts the Indonesian e-commerce market to reach […]

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Retail Asia17/04/2025

Google Wallet is getting new features and improvements all the time, which is quite surprising for an app that was initially designed as a simple digital wallet. Over the years, Wallet has become so much more than just a digital wallet, as Google thoroughly added dozens of new functionalities that allow users to manage not […]

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Retail Asia17/04/2025

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The Wall Street bank increased its profits significantly in the first quarter. The high volatility boosted trading income. Goldman Sachs increased its profit in the first quarter of 2025 by 15 percent to $4.74 billion or $14.12 per share. Revenues increased by 6 percent to $15.06 billion in the first three months. In the period from […]

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Retail Asia16/04/2025

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has expanded its capacity to meet increasing customer demand in Greater China. The carrier has increased its total flights to and from China from 11 in 2024 to a planned total of 18 in 2025, strengthening trade links between key global markets. Etihad Cargo’s capacity […]

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Retail Asia15/04/2025

In Asia, these risks are amplified by diverse linguistic landscapes, complex political environments, and a high penetration of mobile and digital services. According to Grand View Research, the global deepfake AI market size was estimated to be worth USD 562.8 million in 2023 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) […]

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Retail Asia15/04/2025

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Victoria’s Secret & Co has made several leadership changes as the company focuses on strengthening its core brands. The company said the move is part of its “Path to Potential” strategy, which aims to build momentum across its Victoria’s Secret, Pink and Adore Me banners. Anne Stephenson has been named brand president of the Victoria’s Secret brand, […]

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Retail Asia15/04/2025

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Prada’s deal to buy Versace revives hopes for a ‘made in Italy’ luxury champion after many other family-founded brands ended up in French, Swiss or US hands, and comes as many Italian groups are outperforming the struggling sector. The US$1.375 billion deal brings one of fashion’s best-known Italian labels back under Italian control after it […]

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Retail Asia15/04/2025

Tim Hortons has launched its retail lineup in South Korea as part of its strategy to broaden the brand’s reach. The Canadian cafe brand’s retail coffee offerings include Original Blend whole bean coffee and fine grind coffee in five flavours: Original Blend, French Vanilla, Colombian, Maple, and Decaf. “Like all Tim Hortons coffees, our bagged […]

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Retail Asia15/04/2025

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Indonesian coffee chain Fore Coffee made its trading debut on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), following a heavily oversubscribed initial public offering that attracted more than 114,000 investors. The East Ventures-incubated company priced its IPO at US$0.012 (RP188) per share, issuing 1.88 billion new shares to raise approximately $22.3 million (RP353.44 billion) in fresh capital. Fore Coffee […]

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Retail Asia15/04/2025

US beverage brand The Pickle Juice Company has launched its 75ml Extra Strength Shots in Coles supermarkets nationwide. The Texas-based company claims that its product uses a propriety formula that is scientifically proven to help alleviate muscle cramps by interrupting the nerve signals that trigger involuntary muscle contractions. Pickle Juice uses a blend of vinegar, […]

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Retail Asia15/04/2025

Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API) has launched an online B2B hub – MyAPI – for its wholesale pharmacy customers. API is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wesfarmers Health and has more than 4000 wholesale pharmacy customers. According to the company, the platform offers “enhanced functionality and an elevated experience,” allowing pharmacies to research products, place orders, identify stock on […]

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Retail Asia15/04/2025

For the fifth time in a row, Aldi has been named Supermarket of the Year 2024 in Roy Morgan’s Customer Satisfaction Awards. The supermarket has won this title eight times. The ratings are calculated from an annual survey of 60,000 Australians and cover 40 industry categories. “With the rising cost of living, we know many […]

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Retail Asia14/04/2025

The banking association Swiss Banking has presented a study that underscores the importance of the financial industry for the Swiss economy. To ensure this remains the case, prudent strategic decisions and smart, focused regulation are needed. The study, commissioned by Swiss Banking (Swiss Bankers Association, SBA) and conducted by the consulting firm Oliver Wyman, concludes […]

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Retail Asia14/04/2025

A major gold discovery in central Vietnam has revealed 12 mines containing over 10 tons of gold and 16 tons of silver, according to the Mid-Central Geological Division. The discoveries were made following geological investigations across 32 areas with gold ore potential. Vietnamese authorities have identified around 500 gold-bearing locations nationwide. Of these, 30 sites […]

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