2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (333+ words) A century-old Hong Kong bakery and confectionery manufacturer signed up more than 30,000 loyalty members within six months by asking shoppers to scan supermarket receipts instead of relying on retailer point-of-sale data. Powered by the KlikNGo loyalty and CRM platform, the…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (457+ words) Asian fashion and retail brands are increasingly expanding into new markets through various direct and partnership models. Chinese mountain sports brand Kailas opened its first European retail store in Chamonix, France. The site gives the brand a direct physical foothold…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (499+ words) Retailers across Asia are investing in experiential concept stores to drive engagement and brand loyalty. Birkenstock opened its first standalone concept store in Indonesia on September 10, adding a two-storey, 180-square-metre community space in Ubud, Bali. The location takes the German…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (556+ words) Korean retailers are exploring various strategies, from physical flagships to high-tech AI integration, amidst evolving market dynamics. Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin met senior United States officials in Washington on Thursday, expanding the Korean retail group’s role in a US-led…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (348+ words) Retail News Asia newsroom analysis Investments in consumer health brands in Southeast Asia are increasingly using established retail footprints. DSG Consumer Partners has acquired Singapore recovery and wellness brand bback from Evo Commerce, taking control of a business distributed across…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (352+ words) Retail News Asia newsroom analysis ESR Kendall Square sold Pyeongtaek Logistics Park to a Samsung SRA Asset Management vehicle backed by South Korea’s National Pension Service for KRW 343 billion ($252.6 million). The transaction closed on 1 September at KRW 1.8 million per square…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (431+ words) Retail News Asia newsroom analysis Retailers are increasingly looking at direct-to-consumer models and physical expansion in key Asian markets. Kau Kee Food Factory opened its first physical retail shop in Mong Kok, selling fish balls directly to shoppers at HK…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago   (386+ words) Chunghwa Telecom and Askey Computer rolled out a portable private 5G platform in Kaohsiung. The network runs autonomous construction robots across local social housing developments. Field trials are underway at two municipal residential sites, Shanming Anju and Shuixiu Anju in the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (439+ words) Retail News Asia newsroom analysis Kering has reallocated up to €300 million in capital toward Asia-Pacific markets as regional sales growth of 8 to 12 per cent outpaced softer Western demand across its fashion portfolio. Yves Saint Laurent proved the strongest performer in…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (352+ words) Retail News Asia newsroom analysis Thailand has overtaken Singapore as Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing luxury market, led by surging demand from domestic Gen Z consumers and entertainment partnerships. High-end fashion houses are shifting resources and marketing budgets toward Bangkok as spending…...