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Chinese restaurant chains are accelerating their growth in South Korea, capturing customers in the major tourist regions of Seoul with genuine Chinese food. This development is fueled by a boost in sales. Emerging Leaders in the Industry Among the most…
Renowned Japanese fashion label, Nanamica, has announced the inauguration of a new retail outlet in Shanghai, China. This is set to be the brand’s second international presence. The shop is strategically situated on Wukang Road, a bustling area within…
Southeast Asian coffee chains, including Malaysia’s Zus Coffee and Indonesia’s Kopi Kenangan, are extending their reach beyond their national borders, looking to make their mark on the region’s burgeoning café culture. Unleashing the Flavor of Southeast Asia…
Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder has recently invested in a minority share of the Mexican perfume label Xinú. This move represents Estée Lauder’s first venture into the Latin American market. The investment strategy was executed through New Incubation Ventures…
Urban Revivo, a leading fashion brand from Asia often dubbed as “the Zara of Asia,” has recently launched its flagship store in the UK, on Neal Street in Covent Garden. The 515 square meter store is nestled among unique boutique stores and established…
In a fashionable district of Seoul, two premier luxury brands are shifting their rivalry from the fashion world to the restaurant industry. Gucci is set to open its redesigned and relocated restaurant, Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura Seoul, within its…
Struggling grocery delivery company and grocer Honestbee has won another new lease on life with the appointment of a new CEO who has promised to revive the business with the support of investors. Details of the additional investment were not immediately…
Starbucks Coffee Company has announced a deal with Brightloom (formerly Eatsa), a San Francisco and Seattle tech company that is working to create a best-in-class end-to-end digital customer experience platform for the restaurant industry. Starbucks is…
Fledging startups are concerned most over a lack of funding to get their idea off the ground. Total venture capital investments into Vietnamese start-ups soared 78 percent to about $240 million last year, an official from start-up accelerator program Topica…
Mobile connectivity is fueling growth in Asia’s startup scene, a survey from Telenor Group shows. The survey covered technology buffs to better understand key startup trends for 2017 and the challenges and views of entrepreneurs in Asia. The survey was…
Industry players reveal what needs to be done to revive the retail sector and bounce back from the slump In January, the oldest department store in Singapore, John Little, will be shuttering for good after being in business for 174 years. The Plaza Singapura…
