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Shanghai Disney Resort has opened its first retail store outside of Shanghai in nearby Suzhou. The Suzhou Village Shanghai Disney Resort Store offers more than 500 items of merchandise (some of it exclusive to the Shanghai location), immersive ambience and…
Japanese jewellery brand U-Treasure has released a series of Pokemon-themed merchandise. The firm launched the “Pikachu Electric Motif” collection of rings for men and women to be available from the U-Treasure Shinjuku store in Tokyo and the K.uno Meitetsu…
Global Brands Group is to sell a substantial part of its North American branded business to Differential Brands Group for US$1.38 billion. The move, announced at the release of its annual results yesterday, will allow it to cut debt, pay a modest special…
McDonald’s USA and the Walt Disney on Tuesday announced their first Happy Meal promotion partnership since ending a previous relationship in 2006, after the fast-food chain slimmed down its menu for kids. Their last exclusive, 10-year cross-promotional deal…
Chinese online retail giant Alibaba and U.S. media and entertainment giant Walt Disney have inked a licensing deal which will see animation series from the latter become available on the Youku online video streaming service owned by the former. The multi-year…
As Cath Kidston China scales back because of diluted profits, the British handmade accessory chain is rolling out an expansion in other parts of Asia. It’s prime focus is Japan, where it plans to nearly double its presence over the next three years. South…
Disney is testing a new prototype store design in Shanghai, China and Nagoya, Japan as well as other cities in the US and Europe. According to the company, the new design combines innovative technology, storytelling and cast-member interaction to take “Disney…
“We couldn’t be more proud of Tsum Tsum’s Japanese-origins and its international appeal,” said Paul Candland, President, Walt Disney Asia. “Tsum Tsum connects with fans across multiple platforms and experiences and is proving to be a successful channel to…
Overall revenue fell 11 per cent for apparel retailer Bossini International during the first half of its financial year. However, its interim results to December 31, showed an improvement in gross margin – by four points to 51 per cent, attributed to more…
Lu Jianxin, a real estate agent with Shanghai Huayu Property Ltd, has had some of his busiest business weeks in January since he joined the sector in 2002. Lu receives more than 50 phone calls every day asking him if he can find unoccupied retail properties…
Call it a Trojan mouse if you like: this is the streaming device that will bring Disney content to China. The $125 Mickey Mouse-shaped gadget was unveiled this week as part of a multiyear licensing agreement between The Walt Disney Company and China’s…
Danish jewellery giant Pandora announced it has expanded its strategic alliance with The Walt Disney Company (Disney) to include the Asia Pacific. Beginning in November 2015, Pandora will launch its Disney jewellery collection in 13 markets including…
Fast Retailing Company Chairman Tadashi Yanai said Walt Disney’s new park in Shanghai will help his Uniqlo casual wear brand expand in China, shrugging off concerns over an economic slowdown in the Japanese retailer’s largest overseas market. “The opening of…
Uniqlo will open its Magic For All store on the fifth floor of the Uniqlo Shanghai Global Flagship store on Huai Hai Rd on September 27. It will be the first execution o fthe new partnership between the Japanese clothing brand and entertainment giant Walt…
SM Group is to collaborate with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia to bring Disney brands closer to Filipinos through mall, retail, entertainment and amusement opportunities. The two companies say they aim to bring Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars…
Uniqlo has announced a global collaboration with Disney Consumer Products, dubbed Magic For All. The initiative will see characters from Disney’s brands, including Marvel action, Star Wars adventure and Pixar creativity to everyday Uniqlo LifeWear fashions…
