Uniqlo is set to open a new global flagship store in Shinjuku, replacing the former Bicqlo location, as part of its aggressive expansion plan. In addition to offering its range of clothing and accessories, the store will feature unique elements such as Uniqlo…
Luxury fashion house Dior has launched its revamped Galaxy Macau boutique, offering more exclusive shopping experiences. The store, located at one of the finest shopping locations, Galaxy Promenade, has two floors and offers a varied range of items such as…
Ralph Lauren has posted a modest increase in sales and a surge in profit for the first quarter despite a challenging luxury market. The company’s revenue for the quarter ended June 29 was $1.5 billion, up 1 percent on a reported basis and 3 percent in…
Japanese fashion brand Uniqlo has launched new Singapore-exclusive colors for its AIRism oversized T-shirt, promoting it as the “SG uniform” and acknowledging its popularity as the go-to attire for Singaporean men. The new T-shirt colors, orange, red and dark…
Sasa International‘s annual attributable profit surged 275.8 percent to HK$218.9 million (US$28 million), as mainland Chinese tourists returned as the borders between Hong Kong, Macau, and Mainland China reopened. During the year, turnover rose 24.8 percent…
Italian luxury brand Herno has made its first presence in South Korea, in partnership with Shinsegae International. The launch also marks Herno’s first presence in a duty-free shop. Located on the ninth floor of the Shinsegae Duty-Free Myeongdong branch, the…
Luxury fashion house Maison Kitsune has opened its first physical presence in Vietnam in conjunction with local distributor Tam Son International. The store, located on Trang Tien, one of Hanoi’s busiest streets, combines French and Japanese influences, as…
Finnish lifestyle brand Marimekko is accelerating its expansion plan in Southeast Asia, eyeing entering Vietnam and Malaysia this year under a franchise partnership with Jaspal Group. The expansion, which will include the launch of online stores in both…
Gap announced that it is appointing Chris Blakeslee as the new President and CEO of Athleta, joining the company August 7. In this role, Blakeslee will drive strategic growth for the portfolio’s nearly $1.5 billion1 women’s active and lifestyle brand, and…
CHARLES & KEITH’s inaugural duplex flagship store in South Korea, situated in the vibrant shopping district of Gangnam, Seoul, is now open. Spanning an expansive area of over 330 sqm, the two-storey flagship store stands as the largest CHARLES & KEITH…
Chief Executive Officer Toni Ruiz said that Spanish fashion retailer Mango is focusing on U.S. expansion after turning its back on China. After two previous attempts failed, mango is returning to the United States to offer higher-priced clothes meant for…
Fendi has opened the doors to its first flagship boutique in Seoul, South Korea. Dubbed “Palazzo Fendi Seoul,” the 715 square meter (approximately 7,696 square feet) store is located in the Cheongdam-dong neighborhood of the city and houses the brand’s…
s to distribute and market the Italian fashion brand Diesel in Thailand and Vietnam, according to the Bangkok Post. Jaspal Group has opened Diesel’s first flagship store in Thailand inside Bangkok’s giant shopping mall CentralWorld, taking Diesel’s store…
H&M’ s two-storey Ion Orchard outlet is closing in March, after a run of more than a decade. Opened in 2012, the store’s last day of operations is on March 12, according to a Facebook post by the Swedish fast-fashion brand on Feb The post added: “But don’t…
Myntra announces the launch of global designer-led fashion brand, Kenneth Cole, further boosting the portfolio of international brands available on its platform. A brand with huge international repute, Kenneth Cole offers unique premium products catering to…
US luxury fashion label Ralph Lauren has launched a cafe in Malaysia, part of its plan to strengthen its presence in the Southeast Asia market. The new coffee shop is located at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, right next to its fashion retail space. It provides both…