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Starbucks Japan has launched a new concept store in collaboration with railway operator JR East. The “Starbucks Coffee Takanawa Gateway Station” opened yesterday, introducing its Smart Lounge concept – a store space focused on business use. The store features…
Philippine food-and-beverage kiosk operator Fruitas Holdings will soon launch two new concepts in addition to their popular fresh-fruit shakes concept. The first is a store concept under Babot’s Farm brand, while the second represents Fruitas Holdings’ new…
Singapore’s first Greek fast-casual concept, Supergreek, has opened at Raffles City. Supergreek’s menu features a wide selection of healthy Greek dishes, including the popular Geek street food Souvlaki and homemade authentic Geek yogurt. “At Supergreek, we…
Italian shoe brand Geox has opened an X Store concept in Singapore with a new outlet in Paragon, Singapore. The concept fuses various design elements under one roof designed to convey Italian quality, contemporary design, sustainability and digital…
Scandinavian lifestyle accessories label Squarestreet is presenting a new in-store coffee concept centered around the tradition of “fika” at its Sheung Wan boutique. “Fika” is a Swedish verb that describes the act of meeting to drink coffee while enjoying…
Hong Kong dining concepts business Pirata Group is opening Honjo, a modern Japanese restaurant, in Sheung Wan district late next month. As Pirata’s second Japanese concept, Honjo will be a 120-seat venue independent from its cosy street-inspired neighbour,…
The ACT’s first drive-thru pharmacy, Gold Creek Discount Drug Store, has proven a hit with the local community a year on from opening, highlighting the importance of accessible healthcare in rural areas. The ‘door-to-door’ service has offered greater…
The omnichannel buzz word has been omnipresent in most retailers’ vocabulary in recent years. A majority of them are painstakingly trying to integrate multiple online and offline touchpoints from discovery to purchase and services into a seamless and…
Footwear retailer Pazzion has unveiled a cafe concept at Jewel Changi. Located next to the Pazzion boutique, the 45-seat Pazzion Cafe is designed in monochromatic tones of black and white, peppered with grey and gold, and vintage-style pendant lights. A…
The concept of wellness will increasingly be incorporated into houseware and home designs, predicts consumer market analytics firm WGSN. Speaking at the 34th HKTDC Hong Kong Houseware Fair and the 10th HKTDC Hong Kong International Home Textiles and…
Audi will be presenting the AI:ME concept at the Shanghai Auto Show 2019. Beside this car, the company will also showcase the Q2L e-tron, which was designed especially for China and is built in the Foshan plant. The compact SUV, which will be delivered to the…
Global fashion label H&M has launched its Conscious Collection with Chinese actress Tong Liya among the 13 women featured in the promotional campaign. Every piece in the collection is made from sustainably sourced materials, such as 100-per-cent organic…
Kia Motors is all set to reveal a trio of new concepts at the 2019 Seoul Motor Show and they will preview the brand’s future design direction. Two of the three concepts make their international debut in Seoul, with the rugged Kia Masterpiece Concept which…
The US-listed fashion brand owner has entered into a definitive agreement to reacquire the license from Dickson Concepts, along with some related leases and retail assets. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed, but the deal is expected to be settled in…
LuLu Group International’s retail arm Tablez has launched the first Build-A-Bear store in India. The American personalised, experiential toy-retail brand is now available at Toys R Us in Phoenix Marketcity, Bangalore. Selling customised stuffed toys, the firm…
Two new Esprit stores opened in Europe this month give an insight into the new direction of the embattled brand as it rebuilds. In the historic centre of Liege in Belgium a new 400sqm boutique stocks only womenswear. According to an understated news release…
