Luxury fashion brand Zimmermann has opened a new boutique on the Amalfi Coast in Capri, Italy. Designed by Australian architect Don McQualter of Studio McQualter, the 734sqf (68sqm) store aims to convey a “relaxed femininity, an air of freshness and light,…
Singaporean pawnbroker Maxi-Cash has opened its first Australian LuxeStyle boutique. Located in downtown Melbourne, the flagship boutique offers a variety of pre-loved luxury timepieces, designer leather bags and branded jewellery, including gold, diamonds,…
Tim Ho Wan Singapore has opened its 11th outlet, at Punggol Waterway Point. The new 94-seater restaurant coincides with a revamped menu for the eatery, featuring a “refined and upgraded” menu in a modern dining space. Tim Ho Wan Singapore is operated by Titan…
Crumpler expands its distribution network in Hong Kong and the Philippines; plans pop-ups. Australian bag manufacturer Crumpler has taken on two new distribution partners in Asia. With the introduction of new partners Bauhaus Holdings in Hong Kong and…
Unsustainably high rents have caused furniture chain Focus on Furniture to collapse into administration. McGrathNicol, which took control of the business early last week, said the furniture chain’s decline was caused by high rents and unprofitable operations…
International fast food chain McDonald’s has bought out its former partner Vikram Bakshi’s 50 percent stake in its Indian operations, ending a six-year dispute. The disagreement arose when McDonald’s India attempted to oust Bakshi as MD of local operator CPRL…
The first Samsonite ultra-premium store in Asia is to open at Jewel Changi. The luggage brand is also planning one more outlet at Changi, raising its store network at the airport to five. “Every time we come up with something new, something big, we launch it…
Kontoor Brands – that’s the name chosen for the denim-led fashion business being spun off by VF Corporation next month. The US branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories company released an update on the plan, announcing its has filed the necessary…
Habitat by Honestbee has added two new outlets to its 15 existing eateries. The first, Hama Hama, is a seafood bar with Asian-centric small plates and a seasonal sharing menu, with oysters at its core. The second new offer is B Bar, located near the liquor…
Taiwanese bubble tea chain The Alley Singapore is opening two outlets in mid-April. The first of a new global concept called The Alley Luxe is set to open in Cineleisure. The concept carries what the brand describes as its finest collection of beverages on a…
The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga was introduced in India last year and is sold in a number of markets including several South East Asian countries. The new generation model is being offered with several upgrades overseas and latest one is a new special edition model…
The first Lenovo Legion concept store in the Philippines has opened as the tech company strengthens its gaming business. The Quezon City outlet, at less than 40sqm on the fourth floor of the Annex Building, showcases the brand’s Legion gaming machines in a…
The new Celine store design unveiled in New York City is destined for China and Japan in the early stages of a global rollout. The white and grey dominated, minimalist design illustrated here in official photographs released by the luxury fashion brand, was…
Low-cost carrier AirAsia may launch restaurants serving its Santan “gourmet” in-flight menu on the ground. The proposal was revealed by AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes while promoting his recent autobiography in an interview with US talk show host Larry…
The Beer Café, India’s largest alco-beverage chain, has opened its 40th outlet at Delhi’s Aerocity. Enhancing the beering experience for its patrons, this brand-new outlet is the only place in the city to offer a whopping 16 varieties of the fresh and…
Dhaba Estd 1986 Delhi by Azure Hospitality is all set to land itself at Delhi’s posh new Aerocity. The award winning deliciousness carries forward the thirty year legacy as it stamps another one at Delhi’s most favourite leisure destinations, The Walk at…