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International markets are becoming increasingly more important to Xiaomi. And in an interview with Sina Tech, the CEO of Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi, Lu Weibing, did nothing to hide this fact and openly detailed the company’s plans for global domination. Over in…
After two years of planning, furniture and homewares retailer believes it can match a physical store experience. Ikea Thailand has launched an online store, with a view to matching the journey and impression customers experience at a physical Ikea shop. “We…
Alibaba Group has launched this year’s 618 Mid-year Shopping Festival from Taobao and Tmall, allowing brands and merchants to tap into China’s less-developed regions with 1.5 million new products and multiple promotions. This year’s festival aims to engage…
The Changi Airport liquor & tobacco concession is up for grabs after DFS Venture opted not to proceed with a two-year extension. Changi Airport Group (CAG) will launch a tender for the concession on June 4, covering 18 stores, spanning more than 8000sqm of…
Sales and profit surge in first quarter on new stores, enhanced service. 7-Eleven Malaysia has achieved sales growth of 9 per cent in the first quarter – and net-profit growth of 24.9 per cent. Same-store sales rose 6.1 per cent, the rest of the growth due to…
Weber Singapore will open a new store at No 4, Sixth Avenue. The US-based barbecue brand’s new store will showcase the full range of Weber’s cooking products including gas-, charcoal- and electric-powered grills. “Weber aims to create succulent moments that…
Japanese retailer and mall operator Aeon has launched its first hypermarket in Myanmar. The 2800sqm store is triple the size of its 14 existing supermarkets in Southeast Asia and its first hypermarket in the region. Opened in the capital city of Yangon, it…
With 14 days left to hit their minimum target, New Zealand-based ethical fashion brand Little Yellow Bird announced it has raised over $151,563 in its equity crowdfunding campaign. The Wellington-based company is offering Kiwis the chance to invest in the…
Japanese beauty brand SK-II has partnered with The Shilla Duty-Free to bring Future X Smart Store to Changi airport. According to SK-II, the smart store merges the latest digital technology with in-store experience to deliver “a convenient and pressure-free…
Sincere Fine Watches has opened a multi-brand boutique at Jewel Changi Airport. The only luxury multi-brand watch store at the newly opened airport shopping center spans 183sqm and was inspired by Jewel’s dome-shaped facade and modern architecture. Glass and…
Giordano sales in Greater China plunged by 17.7 per cent during the first quarter, dragging group-wide sales down by 10.8 per cent, or 8.5 per cent on a constant currency basis. In a stock exchange filing on the eve of the holiday weekend the casual apparel…
Marks & Spencer Singapore will open its Jewel Changi store this Wednesday. The 13,000sqft space offers M&S’s clothing and accessories across womenswear, menswear, lingerie and kidswear. The store also features Food Hall which will include nearly 3000 lines of…
Located in Jewel Changi Airport, the two-story space with a dedicated women’s and kids’ area, delivers an engaging retail experience, combining premium products, elevated in-store presentations, as well as enhanced customer experiences. With impressive…
Parisian fashion brand Sandro Hong Kong will open its Menswear and Womenswear boutique at Festival Walk Hong Kong this month. The 128sqm boutique features a contemporary design with a full limestone shopfront; the boutique will showcase the most diverse range…
Hong Kong Customs seized about 1300 fake branded items with a street value estimated at $600,000 during Stanley retail raids yesterday. The raid followed an earlier patrol where officers found suspected counterfeit goods were being sold at retail shops in the…
The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA) says it has received numerous complaints from Noni B employees on a range of workplace issues, from cuts to part-time hours and take-home pay, to health and safety concerns, to consistent…
