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Mega MGC Coffee, a prominent coffee chain, has proudly announced the opening of its 4000th outlet in South Korea. This new store is situated at Ilsan Lake Park in Goyang, Gyeonggi province. The achievement marks a decade since the brand set up its initial…
Marimekko, the iconic Finnish design company, is globally renowned for its fashion and home decor products featuring vivid, abstract prints designed to spread an ethos of joy and positivity. This lifestyle brand is an embodiment of timeless elegance and a…
Lifestyle retail brand OH!SOME has made waves by launching its first Singapore store in Suntec City Mall, bringing a fresh and engaging shopping experience to local consumers. Known for its chic and globally-curated selections, the store unveils a unique…
In the ever-evolving landscape of retail, companies are taking bold steps to expand their footprint in response to surging consumer demand. This trend highlights the dynamic nature of today’s retail environment, where adaptability and innovation are key.…
The new addition is Watsons first entry into Qatar at Doha Festival City, the destination for beauty shoppers in the country, just opened in January 2022. This follows the new store opening in Dubai Mall, Dubai Festival City, Mall of the Emirates and Al Wahda…
Tech giant Apple will launch an e-commerce store in India next month, according to a report by Bloomberg News. The firm will be timing its launch to begin trading in time for India’s busiest spending season, the Diwali festival. It follows CEO Tim Cook’s…
Mr DIY Group has revived plans for a US$500 million IPO following the postponement in March due to the coronavirus. The deal, which could be the largest Malaysian IPO in four years, is now pending the enthusiasm of potential investors and could be scheduled…
Apple Thailand’s second retail store in Bangkok will open at the CentralWorld shopping center this week. A reliable local source says the opening date is scheduled for Friday, July 31. However, Apple’s Thai website has posted a colorful version of the brand’s…
AS Watson Group is opening its 3800th Watsons store in China. The new outlet is located in Kunming, the largest city in Yunnan Province, and is designed to provide one-on-one beauty services to customers supported by the fully integrated digital experience.…
Tesco Malaysia has opened its 60th store. The more-than 2000sqft store at Wangsa Walk is the retailer’s largest in the country, with recent changes in regulations reducing costs for an operation of this size and opening the path for similar formats going…
Swedish fashion giant H&M announced it will open its fourth store in Auckland at Westfield Newmarket on December 12. The 2300sqm store, the retailer’s ninth store in New Zealand, will have two levels and will feature a range of apparel and accessories for…
San Francisco-based retail space and collaboration hub Re:store has been launched to help customers discover “Insta-famous” products into a tangible and immersive experience. By bringing niche brands closer to their customers and fostering community-based…
Activewear label The North Face has initiated its global retail strategy with the opening of a new store in Manhattan’s SoHo neighbourhood last Friday. The brand will transform its existing locations to create a stronger connection with consumers and evolve…
After much anticipation, Sephora’s first New Zealand store opened last weekend on Queen Street in Auckland, with hundreds of Kiwis lining up for the launch. Many would-be beauty-buyers camped out overnight to ensure they were the first into the store, which…
Don Quijote Hong Kong has opened its first store, in Mira Mall at Tsim Sha Tsui. The Japanese bargain retailer will sell a full range of discount merchandise as in Japan, as well as ready-to-eat meals and Japanese specialty products. Regional operator Pan…
Apple Singapore is set to open its second store – at Jewel Changi on July 13. No other information, including the size of the store, was released. However, the company revealed that visitors can expect some brand new programming developed exclusively for the…
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