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The United Arab Emirates (UAE), particularly Dubai and Abu Dhabi, continues to attract global corporations, eager to tap into the region’s flourishing economy. Major players from various sectors are establishing their presence, signaling strong growth in…
Danish toy producer Lego has opened a store in Yokohama Landmark Plaza this week, introducing “Lego Mosaic Maker” to Japan. One of only five in the world, the Lego Mosaic Maker is a machine that can reproduce your face in mosaic feature with Lego blocks.…
Philippine fast-food restaurant chain Jollibee is opening its first Manhattan location next Saturday. The Jollibee Manhattan store will be the brand’s second store in New York State, and the 37th in the US. “We are excited to finally open our doors in the…
Major Brands, India’s leading retailer for premier international fashion apparel, accessories and beauty brands is all set to launch Bath & Body Works first store in Mumbai at Palladium soon. Having established itself as one of the best and most sought after…
Malaysian home improvement retailer Mr DIY has announced plans to open at least 1000 branches by 2020. The announcement was made at the opening of its latest outlet at Paradigm Mall, its 440th local branch and 600th global branch. The brand currently operates…
Taiwanese bookstore chain Eslite is planning to expand into Japan. The prominent bookstore business is using the move to build its international profile, and has announced its plans as amounting to a “new starting point for cross-culture ventures”. Eslite’s…
Some 2,000 quick service outlets to open by 2022 in small cities McDonald’s Corp, the global fast-food chain that has forged a new partnership in China last month, will expand faster by opening 2,000 new restaurants in the next five years. They will be set up…
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Cold Stone Creamery has signed a master franchise agreement with Srivijaya Sdn. Bhd. to expand its presence into Malaysia. The company plans to roll out 20 stores over the next five years, beginning with a location in Kuala Lumpur.…
Faberge, owned by UK emeralds and rubies mining company Gemfields, is the latest in a growing list of global luxury brands to enter India. It is following on the heels of such brands as Burberry and Rolex as India’s economic expansion spawns more billionaires…
Topshop has signed a deal with a Chinese partner that could lead to up to 80 stores being opened in mainland China with the first opening in spring/summer 2017. The British high street retailer has agreed a deal with Shangpin, which already sells the Topshop…
Innovative Australian payments provider Quest Payment Systems is launching Alipay in Australian stores. Its collaboration with Alipay, the world’s largest mobile and online payment company, will make it easy for Chinese nationals to pay for purchases in-store…
Japanese luxury jewellery Tasaki plans to open its first US standalone store in New York City next year. It will also be the retailer’s first directly run store in the US. Tasaki also has a directly run store in London, plus an outlet at Hong Kong’s Lee…
An agreement has just been signed that will lead to more than 300 Spar Thailand food retail stores opening over the next four years. It is part of a €102 million (US$108 million) investment by Netherlands-based Spar International, which has partnered with…
7-Eleven Malaysia is committed to further store network expansion despite the economic headwinds in the nation. Releasing the company’s third quarter results, CEO Gary Brown said the network now numbering 2057 stores achieved sales growth of 5.5 per cent in…
In collaboration with mobile phone retailer TF Mobile Enterprise, technology brand Honor Malaysia has opened its first concept store at Plaza Low Yat in Kuala Lumpur. A spokesman says the move aims to strengthen the company’s interactions with consumers by…
The new boutique was officially opened last Saturday ^ featuring Furla’s Autumn and Winter 2016 Collection. The outlet is well lit and easily browsed with aisle room for customers to browse the wall-mounted leathergoods collections, as light boxes reinforce…
