Wei ZhangFood
Ferndale Foods Takes Jila into 16,500 South Korean Stores
The Ballarat-based company launched four product lines across CU and Olive Young as it targets 45,000 retail doors by June 30 next year.
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Aiko TanakaGeneral
Hyundai Department Store to Open 10 Overseas Multi-Brand Stores by 2030
The South Korean retail giant launches a permanent store in Tokyo as it builds a global multi-brand platform for domestic apparel labels.
Aiko TanakaFood
Asian Fast Food Chains Accelerate Australian Expansion Beyond 10 Outposts
Chains from China, Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan are targeting Australia’s youth demographic with modular formats, touchscreens and localised grazing menus.
Minjun ParkFood
Hikiniku to Come Opens Second Manila Store at SM Megamall
Local franchise operator The Standard Group prepares a third Philippine location for 2027 following the launch at SM Megamall.
Maria SantosFood
Soul Origin to Double Store Network to 400 Locations over 10 Years
Current CFO George Gebran will become CEO on October 1 as the Australian chain expands into regional areas, transport hubs and New Zealand.
Maria SantosFashion
Guangzhou Fashion Label Mithridate Plans Retail Expansion and Footwear Push
Mithridate will open new brick-and-mortar stores this year as the Guangzhou-based label builds out footwear and accessories categories alongside ready-to-wear.
Aiko TanakaFashion
Kushal’s Launches Silver Brand Anera Targeting Rs 25 Crore
The Indian fashion jeweller plans six high-street stores across four southern cities within seven weeks before weighing a wider national rollout.
Wei ZhangFashion
Converse Opens 2 Next-Generation Stores in Nanjing and Shanghai
The sneaker brand sells its products at more than 700 locations across Mainland China.
Minjun ParkFashion
Korea’s Born to Stand Out Opens First Southeast Asia Store in Makati
Local distributor Scent & Beauté brings the niche Seoul fragrance house to Ayala Malls Glorietta 4 with full perfume, body and home lines.
Rajiv MenonFood
Robinsons Retail Opens First Panglao Supermarket in Island Push
The Bohol store adds to a food network that generated 125.8 billion pesos in 2025 sales while holding just 81 stores across Visayas and Mindanao.
Minjun ParkFood
Heytea Expands US Footprint with Philadelphia Store as Chinese Chains Scale Up
The Shenzhen-headquartered chain operates more than 4,000 outlets worldwide and joins rivals Luckin Coffee and Mixue in taking high-volume retail models into North America.
Rajiv MenonFashion
Thai Label Gentlewoman Opens First Singapore Store at 313@Somerset
The Bangkok-based fashion brand will launch its Orchard Road unit on October 15 after building a 29-store network across Thailand.
Maria SantosFashion
Skechers Expands Asian Performance Lines 1 Year into Private Ownership
Cedrick Tan says the brand is targeting running, football, golf and pickleball alongside localized items like sports hijabs.
Sarah ChenFood
Central Retail to Add 37 Food Stores Across Vietnam by 2028
The Thai conglomerate has committed more than US$1.5 billion to Vietnam over 15 years, operating 1.3 million square metres of floor space across 26 provinces.
Aiko TanakaGeneral
Pandora Opens Asia Regional Headquarters in Singapore for 50-Person Team
Supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board, the Marina Bay hub will direct company-owned stores and distributor markets across Japan, South Korea, and India.
Maria SantosFood
Mubadala Invests $1 Billion in Luckin Coffee Alongside Centurium
The Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund takes a minority stake in China’s largest coffee chain as store numbers pass 36,000 locations globally.
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