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Italian food has consistently been a staple for Australian consumers, wholesalers, and retailers. However, the reasons for this popularity are shifting. While items like pasta, olive oil, and cheese continue to be popular, consumers are more interested in the…
Italian espresso company, Segafredo, has extended its reach into the Australian retail grocery market with a new product lineup. Over 900 Woolworths stores nationwide and their online platform will carry the brand that has been supplying Australian cafes…
Italian luxury hatmaker Borsalino is gearing up for a significant foray into the Chinese market. This move will be facilitated through a partnership with Shanghai’s Essence Group. A Five-Year Plan for Expansion A comprehensive five-year plan for development…
The Lanvin Group has recently completed the strategic divestment of the Italian luxury menswear brand, Caruso. This move is a part of the group’s plan to concentrate on their primary brands, especially in light of the ongoing instability in the luxury market.…
Damiani, the esteemed Italian jewellery manufacturer, has proudly unrolled its first flagship store in South Korea. This exciting new venture is nestled in the bustling Gangnam District of Seoul. The Essence of Casa Damiani Seoul The boutique, christened Casa…
Terra Tokyo Italian, a unique fusion of Japanese and Italian dining in Singapore, has announced it will be saying farewell this coming December. The Michelin-star restaurant broadcasted the disheartening news in an Instagram post earlier this week, stating…
Joy Group, a multi-brand beauty corporation, has recently publicized its successful acquisition of Foltène, an Italian dermatological haircare brand. Renowned for its science-backed product design and innovation, Foltène utilizes two proprietary active…
LVMH, a French luxury corporation, announced on Tuesday that they have appointed Maria Grazia Chiuri, formerly the women’s designer for Dior, as the new creative director for the Italian fashion label Fendi. Her inaugural collection is set to debut in…
Saizeriya, a Japanese-owned Italian restaurant chain, has unveiled an ambitious plan to double its presence in China from its current footprint to approximately 1,000 outlets by the year 2035. Expansion Strategies and Local Production In order to facilitate…
Italian fashion retail giant, OVS, is preparing to penetrate the Indian market. The company is set to open its first store at Pacific Mall, Tagore Garden, New Delhi, next month. This move is part of the company’s larger global expansion strategy. OVS, which…
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…
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises is raising to $165 million in fresh capital as it moves to full ownership of its pizza business in Germany, seven years after it made a foray into that market in a joint venture with its British stablemate. The Australian-listed…
Italian home accessories and lifestyle brand, Frette, has expanded its footprint in Singapore with its first boutique in Marina Bay Sands. The store also marks the brand’s first mono-brand boutique in the territory. Designed by Milan-based architecture studio…
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s Italian restaurant franchise Jamie’s Italian will close its locations in Hong Kong today, while its restaurant in Taipei was shuttered yesterday. After facing significant setbacks to the business following its collapse in the UK…
Furla in Hong Kong has opened a new boutique at the Peak Galleria. The 67sqm store takes a prominent position on the first floor of one of Hong Kong’s top tourist destinations, sporting an updated look with Italian marble flooring, timber veneer wall…
Japanese-Italian cafe chain Pronto Caffe & Bar is opening in Singapore this week. Set to open on Thursday (June 13) at Capital Square, the outlet will serve breakfast sets, pastas, pizzas, desserts and coffee by day; and alcohol and bar food by night. The…
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