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Domino’s Pizza China has made significant strides in expanding its presence across the country, with its total number of outlets now reaching 1550. This was achieved through the addition of 235 new stores during the first half of the year, a move that has led…
Misto Holdings is set to broaden its reach in the Greater China region, bringing a multitude of Korean fashion brands to the rapidly growing market. The company’s portfolio consists of brands such as Matin Kim, Marithé+François Girbaud, Raive, and Rest &…
IKEA Japan is set to shut down its Harajuku and Shinjuku city-format stores later this month. This brings an end to the retailer’s brief yet notable venture in two of Tokyo’s bustling shopping districts. Details of the Store Closures The renowned Swedish home…
In a sudden move that caught consumers by surprise, Hollin Bubble Tea has ceased its operations in Singapore. Unexpected Closure Hollin Singapore’s social media profiles, including Instagram and Facebook, have been deactivated, and its website is now set to…
The UK-based dining chain, PizzaExpress, has recently announced the closure of two of its outlets in Singapore, bringing its total locations in the city-state down to just two. Operations ceased at the Millenia Walk and Scotts Square outlets on December 31…
McDonald’s Malaysia is set to roll out 200 stores across the country, increasing its nationwide network to 500 by the end of 2026. MD and local operating partner, Azmir Jaafar, told local reporters that the fast-food chain is hiring 10,000 workers as part of…
Tech-enabled coffee chain Flash Coffee has raised US$15 million in its Series A funding led by White Star Capital, aiming to launch 300 stores this year. The Series A round sets the total capital raised by Flash Coffee to US$20 million. Investors include…
Lotte Confectionery Co, a unit of South Korean conglomerate Lotte Group, will launch a snack subscription service dubbed “Monthly Snack,” the first of its kind in South Korea. The new service is based on the concept of the subscription economy, which refers…
Japanese second-hand retailer Bookoff is planning to double its outlets to 10 locations in Malaysia. It’s fifth Jalan Jalan Japan store is due to open in Vandal Baru Bangui near Kuala Lumpur at the end of the month. “Local people have a preference for new and…
Suning.com plans to open more than 200 stores inside Carrefour China hypermarkets later this month. The store rollout follows Suning.com’s acquisition of an 80-per-cent controlling interest in the Carrefour China business last June, a deal approved by Chinese…
US interior-design house Ethan Allen has opened new outlets in Taipei and Cambodia as it seeks to expand its international footprint as well as its domestic network. Ethan Allen Interiors is an interior-design company which manufactures and retails quality…
Kia Motor India has finally introduced the Seltos compact SUV in India and the all-new offering has been launched at a disruptive pricing of ₹ 9.69 lakh (ex-showroom). The company has already garnered over 32,000 bookings for the Kia Seltos in five weeks and…
Watsons is about to expand its loyalty program cross-border with 8 million members in 11 cities in the Greater Bay Area the first to benefit. “Watsons operates in many popular travel destinations worldwide, and our customers also tell us that they would like…
LVMH-owned cosmetics retailer Sephora will launch its first outlet in South Korea this October. The first Sephora South Korea retail space will take up 547sqft in Gangnam, featuring hundreds of brands as well as home-brand products under the Sephora label.…
Robinsons Retail Holdings., in partnership with PayMaya Philippines, is now enabling mall-goers to do quick and seamless digital transactions through PayMaya QR, as Robinsons Galleria in Ortigas is now among the first shopping malls in the country to deploy…
BITPoint Japan, the company behind Peach Aviation Ltd.’s move to let travelers use bitcoin to pay for tickets, is planning to give hundreds of thousands of Japanese retail outlets the ability to accept the digital currency. “We’re holding discussions with a…
