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Revolut, a prominent fintech company, has received a full banking license in France, as authorized by the country’s banking regulator, ACPR, and the European Central Bank (ECB). Prior to obtaining this license, Revolut conducted its EU operations under a…
French fashion brand, Marithé + François Girbaud, has made its debut in Malaysia with a flagship store at Suria KLCC. This move is part of the brand’s ongoing aggressive expansion in the Asian region. The new store, situated on the first level of the Kuala…
The French fashion label Maje has unveiled its inaugural concept store in Thailand. The new establishment is situated in Siam Takashimaya, part of the renowned Bangkok shopping complex, IconSiam. New Store, New Design Concept Positioned on the M Floor of…
Shein, a Chinese online retailer popular for its fast-fashion offerings, emerged victorious after the Court of Appeal in Paris dismissed France’s plea for the suspension of the platform. The court’s decision came in the aftermath of a controversy where the…
Boucheron, the renowned French jewelry house, has inaugurated its first-ever flagship store in China. This significant milestone marks the brand’s expansion into the mainland market, with the store situated in Shanghai’s Xintiandi district. The New Store The…
La Maison du Chocolat, a renowned French luxury chocolatier, is expanding its presence in South Korea, launching a new pop-up boutique in the central Seoul location of the Lotte Department Store Main B1. Expanding Partnership with Bluebell Korea This latest…
Online rapid-fashion retailer Shein is set to establish its first ever permanent brick-and-mortar stores in France this November. This significant move has been facilitated through a partnership with department store owner, Société des Grands Magasins (SGM),…
French luxury jeweller Fred has opened its first outlet in Malaysia, selling its latest Pretty Woman necklaces. The store, located on the ground floor of Seibu The Exchange TRX, features a futuristic design with wide glass windows. The store is gold and white…
Meat producers from France are seeking to expand their market share in Vietnam to take advantage of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement. “Meat product exports to Vietnam are expected to grow faster, as, for the next 10 years, tariffs on those products will…
British luxury brand Burberry has unveiled its new French flagship store on Rue Saint-Honore, designed by architect Vincenzo de Cotiis. Located in the heart of Paris, the flagship features the brand’s new global design concept and offers customers what…
A French brewer has started using algae with a naturally-occurring pigment to turn their beer blue. The beer, with the brand name “Line”, is the result of a tie-up between a firm that wants to popularise the algae as a dietary supplement, and a nearby craft…
Italian fashion group Prada sees opportunity in the booming second-hand fashion sector which it can develop both in-house and through partnerships, marketing chief and heir designate Lorenzo Bertelli said. The market for pre-owned chic bags and clothes has…
French supermarket group Carrefour on Tuesday, € 3 billion (3.47 million) between 2022 and 2026 to strengthen digital commerce expansion and increase profits in line with Boss Alexandre Bomper’s future strategic plans. I promised to spend $ 10,000).…
French retailer Carrefour is planning to launch a sale of its Taiwan business, which is valued at around US$1.9 billion in the coming weeks, three people with knowledge of the matter have told Reuters. The supermarket chain operator has hired Morgan Stanley…
More voices are coming to one of the most popular navigation app, Waze. This time we have something special to talk about, as Waze is adding cats and dogs voices to its mobile apps. So, regardless of whether you’re a cat or dog person, Waze now has you…
French men’s fashion house Berluti has opened Malaysia’s first store in Kuala Lumpur in partnership with Indonesian retail firm Time International. Located at Suria KLCC, the Berluti store occupies a 105sqm space, offering a selection of men’s shoes, leather…
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