Sarah ChenGeneral
Sensormatic Solutions Forecasts Peak 2026 Holiday Shopping Days in Asia-Pacific
Sensormatic Solutions released its annual foot traffic projections identifying the busiest trading dates for store operators across Asia-Pacific.
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Minjun ParkFashion
Uniqlo to Double Japanese Flagship Count to 20 in Ten-Year Strategy Shift
Fast Retailing plans to phase out standard suburban mall units as Japan’s shrinking population shifts retail traffic toward experiential urban flagships.
Rajiv MenonE-Tailing
Shein’s Brick-and-Mortar Debut: A Lifeline or Death Blow for Department Stores?
The recent entry of Chinese budget retailer Shein into the flagship BHV in Paris has stirred up a political storm, adding to the ongoing struggles of department stores worldwide. These traditional retail outlets are grappling with the seismic shift of…
Wei ZhangResearch
Asia’s Retail Revolution: The Rise Of E-commerce And The Reinvention Of Brick-and-mortar Stores
With the rapid evolution of retail landscapes in Asia, understanding current trends is more critical than ever for industry players. The momentum generated by shifting shopping behaviors continues to challenge traditional models, sparking innovation across…
Minjun ParkFashion
The revival for brick-and-mortar fashion retailers?
These are dark times for brick and mortar fashion retailers. As e-commerce grows and consumer behavior changes, the US has seen over 7,000 store closings in 2017. Investment bank Credit Suisse even predicts 25% of American shopping malls to close by 2022. The…
Aiko TanakaFashion
Why luxury will still need brick-and mortar
Guests who visited Chanel’s Mademoiselle Privé at PMQ in Hong Kong got more than they bargained for. The luxury maison took its exhibition to the next level, blending augmented reality (AR) with physical experience. With the help of a virtual tour app on the…
Aiko TanakaE-Tailing
Clothing shoppers prefer stores
Shopping in-store is still the dominant means of buying apparel in Asia-Pacific, according to the latest study from research company YouGov. A poll of 9037 people across the region in December reveals that more than 79 per cent have shopped in a physical…
Sarah ChenE-Tailing
Online boom not deterring global retailers
Global retailers are undeterred from expanding their bricks and mortar stores this year despite growing online sales, says a new report. In the seventh edition of How Active Are Retailers Globally?, real estate service company CBRE also says China remains the…
Minjun ParkLiving
CEO stresses value of physical stores, not just e-commerce
Electrical goods, information technology and furniture retailer Courts Asia believes that while e-commerce has been gaining popularity, retailers should not neglect their brick-and-mortar operations. The Singapore-based company also sees technology and…