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IKEA Japan is set to shut down its Harajuku and Shinjuku city-format stores later this month. This brings an end to the retailer’s brief yet notable venture in two of Tokyo’s bustling shopping districts. Details of the Store Closures The renowned Swedish home…
In Asia, the evolution of urban mobility is accelerating with the advent of robotaxis, which are autonomous vehicles that offer ride-hailing services with minimal to no human involvement. The progress in this field is fueled by advancements in artificial…
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 recent meeting in Zurich, the founders of RootBridge, Ajay P. Singh and Nayan Srivastava, discussed the potential impact of the new free trade agreement between Switzerland and India, which takes effect on October 1. While the treaty may not have an…
Urban retail is undergoing one of the most dramatic shifts in decades. Once defined by department stores, shopping malls, and busy downtown corridors, the retail landscape is being reinvented. The traditional model of purely transactional retail—where…
Piaggio India has announced the launch of its new 125 cc scooter range, the Vespa Urban Club. Priced at ₹ 73,733, the new Urban Club 125 is currently the of the most affordable Vespa scooter available in India, right below the Vespa ZX that is priced at ₹…
Chinese beverage and baked-goods retailer Urban Tea says it plans expansion from the middle of this year. The company will expand its network to 28 stores initially, through a combination of franchise partnerships and opening its own stores, with plans to…
US retailer Urban Outfitters has announced global expansion plans which involve a broadened commitment to China. According to a statement from the brand’s CEO Richard Hayne, Urban Outfitters China will be housing inventory while the company opens new…
At a press conference hosted by the New York International Auto Show, Bridgestone Corporation, and Autoneum, the BMW i3 (94Ah) was declared the inaugural winner of the 2017 World Urban Car award. “We are delighted and honored that the BMW i3 has been…
Bolloré Logistics Korea recently installed an urban farm on its office rooftop building in Seoul, South Korea, as part of the Group’s initiative to promoting “Green Projects” and protecting biodiversity. Urban farming is a practice of growing your own food in…
Singapore is set to enjoy greater supply chain efficiencies in near future, thanks to the Urban Logistics technology roadmap for 2020 that was unveiled by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) on 28 November 2016. The roadmap includes the testing…
