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Swaggle, a pet care subsidiary of supermarket titan Coles, will be shutting down after a two-year run, it has been confirmed. Swaggle marked Coles’ entry into the thriving pet care industry which is currently valued at over $33 billion annually in Australia.…
While there might not be any flashy Apple product launch event in the offing, it seems a new collection of Cupertino’s devices are set for a low-key announcement in the following days. This subtle approach to unveiling a new generation of iPad Pro via a…
Old Spice, the renowned personal care brand, continues to expand its character-themed product line with the introduction of a limited-edition Superman collection. This new venture, developed in collaboration with DC, is a unique blend of pop culture and…
Canadian skincare label, The Ordinary, has recently announced the launch of its inaugural flagship store on Tmall, Alibaba’s e-commerce platform. This comes not long after it first ventured into the Chinese market in February of this year. Embracing…
Retail businesses in Asia are in the midst of a transformative phase, as innovative strategies continue to reshape the landscape. With digital integration skyrocketing, brands are reimagining customer engagement and shopping experiences to keep pace with…
Spring is here, and that means lighter fabrics, warmer days, and, of course, more time outdoors. But with the change in seasons, your underarms can start feeling the effects—dryness, irritation, and even unwanted discoloration. If you’ve ever considered…
Brianne West founded zero-waste beauty and lifestyle brand Ethique in her kitchen in Christchurch back in 2012, while completing her science degree. Since then, Ethique’s plastic-free products for face, hair, body, and home have prevented the manufacture and…
At Google I/O the company introduced a web-based feature for smartphones that helps diagnose skin conditions. The feature uses AI (artificial intelligence) to detect dermatological conditions. The company also announced plans for its AI to be used by doctors…
Asian omnichannel fashion brand Pomelo has launched Pomelo Cares, an initiative to support the community and frontline medical sector during the coronavirus pandemic, as well as educate and encourage people to practice social distancing. From today, Pomelo…
Estee Lauder has reported “strong double-digit sales growth” in nearly every Asia-Pacific market in the latest quarter. Globally, the company achieved sales of US4.62 billion in the three months to December 31, up by 15 percent year on year, but in Asia…
Japanese beauty brand SK-II has partnered with The Shilla Duty-Free to bring Future X Smart Store to Changi airport. According to SK-II, the smart store merges the latest digital technology with in-store experience to deliver “a convenient and pressure-free…
Australian retailer Healthy Life will join the nation’s largest health food store group, Go Vita, in the hope of strengthening the retail health channel. GoVita has more than 135 independently-owned and operated health stores in its network. Going forward,…
China’s baby-care market achieved total sales of RMB9.617 billion (US$1.4 billion) last year, reflecting rapid growth, according to new research from Mintel. Between 2013 and last year, the market recorded a CAGR of 19 per cent thanks to the relaxation of the…
Starbucks is taking beverage innovation to new heights with the simultaneous launch of 134 new, crafted beverages. Delivering on the iconic ‘Third Place’ experience, while strengthening commitment to innovation and coffee passion, the global coffee chain has…
Giorgio Armani Beauty will launch a flagship store on Alibaba-owned B2C shopping platform Tmall next month as part of the brand’s latest campaign to capture China’s fast growing appetite for high-end beauty products, Alibaba said Monday. The luxury beauty and…
After weeks of retail giants blaming Hong Kong for falling sales, global skincare brand L’Occitane says the city was one of its fastest growing markets in the first nine months of the financial year. In a filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, L’Occitane,…
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