Minjun ParkFood
I’m Donut? Expands into Southeast Asia with Kuala Lumpur Store in September
The Japanese bakery brand brings its signature nama donuts outside East Asia for the first time with an outlet in Malaysia’s capital.
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Wei ZhangFashion
Laopu Gold Targets Global Expansion as Sales Growth Moderates
The Chinese heritage gold jeweller is preparing international store openings to offset slowing growth across its domestic retail network.
Sarah ChenFood
Burger King Korea Opens Seoul Flagship Store as It Chases 1.1 Trillion Won in Sales
Local operator BKR will launch a reservation-only concept in Seongsu on September 10 while targeting an expansion past 600 outlets nationwide.
Minjun ParkFood
Chinese Restaurant Chains Target US Market as Domestic Growth Slows
Mainland restaurant operators are expanding across the United States, wagering that American diners are ready for traditional regional Chinese cuisine.
Aiko TanakaGeneral
South Korea’s APR Targets W500b in Europe After First-Half Sales Surge
Physical store sales jump ninefold following a March rollout at Sephora, lifting Europe’s share of total company revenue to 17 per cent.
Minjun ParkFood
Chick-fil-A Opens Second Singapore Store Under US$75 Million Asia Push
Veteran food and beverage operator Deborah Ku took the helm at Millenia Walk after beating out 900 candidates during an 11-round screening process.
Sarah ChenFashion
Puma Relocates and Expands Flagship Store at VivoCity Singapore
The sportswear brand moved from the second floor to a larger ground-level space to house its full performance and lifestyle collections.
Sarah ChenFood
Makro Returns to Philippines with Four Greater Manila Outlets
CP Axtra and Ayala Corporation will roll out the wholesale chain across four major estate developments between late 2026 and early 2027.
Rajiv MenonFashion
On Opens First Sydney Store at Westfield Bondi Junction
The 493-square-metre space expands the Swiss sportswear brand’s Australian retail presence to two company-owned locations.
Minjun ParkGeneral
Pop Mart First-Half Revenue Rises 23.8% to RMB 17.17 Billion
Plush merchandise sales jumped 60 per cent to RMB 9.82 billion as the Chinese toy maker reduced its revenue reliance on the flagship Labubu character.
Aiko TanakaFood
Vietnam’s Viva Star Coffee Expands to Malaysia with October Klang Store
Local partner GinsengWorld Biotech Berhad will co-develop the 20-year-old Vietnamese cafe chain across the country.
Wei ZhangFood
Filipino-American Grocery Chain Seafood City Opens First Arizona Store
Seafood City Supermarket, a US-based grocery chain known for its Filipino and Asian products, has opened its first location in Arizona, signaling continued expansion beyond its established markets. The store in Chandler marks a new regional hub for the…
Aiko TanakaFood
H Mart Orlando Unveils Expanded Asian Food Hall
H Mart, the leading Asian supermarket chain, has announced the grand opening of an expanded food hall at its Orlando, Florida, location. Set to open on August 21, 2026, the extension significantly boosts the supermarket’s dining options.
Maria SantosFood
Mom’s Touch Sees Strong Singapore Debut with Sales More Than Doubling
Korean burger and chicken chain Mom’s Touch has made a robust entry into Singapore, with its first store significantly exceeding sales targets in the Central Business District. The expansion follows a strategic partnership with FairPrice Group.
Wei ZhangGeneral
Miniso Unveils First Miniso Friends Concept Store in Indonesia
Miniso has launched its inaugural Miniso Friends store in Indonesia, located at Summarecon Mall Bekasi in Greater Jakarta. This larger, IP-focused retail format spans 1500 square meters and offers a wide array of licensed merchandise.
Sarah ChenGeneral
7-Eleven Unveils First Concept Store in Macau, Emphasizing Experiential Retail
7-Eleven has launched its inaugural concept store in Macau, extending its experience-focused convenience retail model beyond Hong Kong. The new outlet combines specialty products, collectibles, and an expanded ready-to-eat food range.
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