As part of a franchise agreement with the Jaspal Group, the Finnish lifestyle company Marimekko is speeding up its Southeast Asian growth strategy, with the aim of entering Vietnam and Malaysia in 2023. The plan possibly includes the launch of online stores in both...
The American brand Levi is expanding its footprint in Southeast Asian with the opening of its one largest store in the Philippines, located in SM North EDSA, a large shopping mall located in Quezon City, Metro Manila. Mean to be a one-stop shopping destination for...
Starbucks recently celebrated its 25th anniversary in Thailand, announcing a large expansion of its store network in the country. Specifically, the American company set the goal to have 800 stores in the Southeast Asian country by 2030, including eight Community...
Brazil’s postal service Correios announced in late July 2023 that it had signed an agreement with shopping app Shopee to boost exports of Brazilian products to Southeast Asian markets. Owned by Southeast Asian tech giant Sea, Shopee signed a memorandum of...
Treasure Global Inc (TGL), a Malaysian technology solutions provider with presence in the U.S. has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) to become its exclusive partner as the recommended digital F&B...
South Korea’s Retailer Lotte Group has announced the opening of Westlake Hanoi Mall which is reported to be the largest shopping complex in Vietnam. Specifically, the 2010-started mall has been revived from a seven-story shopping center. In 2017, Lotte acquired the...
For a considerable time, European and American companies like L’Oreal and P&G held a strong grip on Indonesia’s beauty industry. However, in recent times, local customers, particularly the younger generation, have displayed an increasing attraction...
According to a market research study organized by logistics solutions provider Locad Philippines with Cube Asia, e-commerce in the Philippines is anticipated to achieve a 15% growth, reaching USD 16 billion in 2023, from USD 14 billion in 2022, across all major...
American luxury fashion brand Coach will introduce the world’s first Coach Airways, a unique retail concept store, and café housed in a transformed 1981 Boeing 747-230B aircraft. The store will be in Freeport A’Famosa Outlet, an upscale shopping center in...
The first-ever Long John Silver’s location in Indonesia has been inaugurated in Gading Serpong, serving as the brand’s global flagship store. The restaurant entered into a new partnership with local franchisee Cipta Putra Nusantara, with plans for a second...
Vietnam is becoming a potential alternative for Korean cosmetics companies confronting sales challenges in China, as the demand for K-beauty products surges in the Southeast Asian country. Vietnamese consumers show a strong preference for Korean beauty products, with...
Spanish frozen yogurt company Llaollao has identified Singapore as a key market, with plans to expand its presence in the country. The company, known for its high-quality yogurt products, is eyeing the growing demand for healthy and indulgent treats in...
