Tourists visiting South Korea are increasingly opting for value-driven shopping experiences that align with their personal preferences, marking a departure from the previously popular high-end, large-scale purchases. This shift in consumer behaviour has been…
Hermes has opened a new store in Jakarta, Indonesia, located in Plaza Indonesia. Designed by Paris-based RDAI, the space showcases the French luxury house’s 16 metiers (artisinal expertise) in a setting that blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary…
Japanese discount retailer Don Don Donki is set to make its debut in Taipei. As yet, the company has not revealed any details regarding the location or opening date, however, various sources have confirmed the store will trade 24-seven in the popular shopping…
Samsung Galaxy Studio pop up in Causeway Bay marks the Galaxy S series’ 10th anniversary smartphone. Interactive digital lights in the studio allowing participants to create visually stunning motion images responding to their own heart rates and eye images in…
Malaysia’s trusted bookstore, Popular, achieved its goal of inculcating love for reading to around 90,000 visitors during its 10-day long Sabah Popular Mega Bookfair 2016. Popular Book Co (M) Sdn Bhd senior retail manager Samantha Tai said the third edition…
Tour groups from mainland China to Hong Kong could shrink by two-thirds in the first half of this year, dealing another blow to retailers and an economy facing pressure from slowing growth in China. China accounts for almost three-quarters of all visitors to…
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