All Asia articles
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NewsMamas & Papas targets growth in Asia
Mamas & Papas has linked up with major retailers in South East Asia as part of its ongoing international expansion plans.
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NewsSuperdry to sell South Asian IP for £40m to ‘accelerate growth’
Fashion retailer Superdry has confirmed it has signed a joint venture agreement with Reliance Brands Holding UK Ltd for the sale of its intellectual property assets in India.
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AnalysisFour of the biggest innovations coming out of global retail
Published today, The Global Innovation Report takes a detailed look at retailers and brands spanning 18 international markets for inspiration on new thinking, technology and partnerships to drive a path forward. Here we highlight four significant innovations
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GalleryLululemon opens newly renovated store in Hong Kong
Global athleisure brand Lululemon has opened the doors to a newly renovated store in Hong Kong at the city’s IFC mall.
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NewsH&M confirms plans to ‘phase out’ operations in Myanmar
Fashion giant H&M has confirmed plans to “phase out” its operations in Myanmar following reports of labour abuse in its garment factories.
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NewsHarrods unveils plans for first private members’ club in Shanghai
Luxury department store Harrods has unveiled plans to open its first-ever private members’ club in Shanghai, China, by the end of the year.
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NewsUniqlo owner Fast Retailing ups profit guidance
The owner of fashion giant Uniqlo, Fast Retailing, has upped its full-year profit guidance following a “strong” international performance in its third quarter.
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five ways Fast Retailing is driving growth
While it is still only half the size of Inditex in terms of total sales, Uniqlo’s Japanese parent company Fast Retailing is intent on closing the gap with the world’s two largest clothing retailers, H&M in second place and the Spanish giant firmly in the top slot
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NewsFrasers Group announces joint venture to expand in Indonesia
Frasers Group Asia has announced a new joint venture agreement with PT Map Active Indonesia to launch Sports Direct in the country.
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NewsMulberry credits ‘improvement’ in revenue to UK and China performance
Mulberry has reported full-year trading “in line with expectations” with group revenue “slightly ahead of last year”, according to the fashion retailer.
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AnalysisCan Chinese retailer Miniso overcome its controversial past as it eyes rapid UK expansion?
In stark contrast to its motto “Life is for Fun”, Miniso has been involved in more controversies than the number of years it has been operational. From abandoning its Chinese heritage to allegedly faking its business model, Retail Week takes a closer look at the brand ahead of its expansion plans in the UK
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NewsSuperdry sells Asia-Pacific IP for $50m in growth push
Superdry has sold its Asia-Pacific intellectual property assets with the hopes of expanding its global reach while generating much-needed cash.
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AnalysisCoupang: What can UK retailers learn from the Amazon of South Korea?
Coupang has turned industry heads around the world, with many claiming the Korean platform has even managed to ‘out-Amazon’ Amazon. So what sets it apart? And what might UK retailers be able to learn from its example?
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NewsHotel Chocolat teams with new partner for Japan expansion
Hotel Chocolat has entered a strategic partnership with Eat Creator Corporation to optimise the brand for the Japanese market.
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NewsHarrods appoints new chief financial officer
Harrods has named Tim Parker as group chief financial officer as it seeks to build operations following tough trading during the pandemic.
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NewsShein mulls fresh fundraising round at $100bn valuation
Chinese fast fashion operator Shein is mulling a fresh fundraising round that could value the business at close to $100bn (£76.2bn) after shelving IPO plans.
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NewsChinese factory price hikes spark global inflation fears
Prices charged by factories in China have risen at the steepest rate for more than three years, sparking inflation fears across the globe.
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NewsAlibaba hit with record £2bn fine for breaching competition rules
Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba has been hit with an Y18.3bn (£2bn) fine after an investigation ruled that it had abused its market position.
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NewsUniqlo owner Fast Retailing posts surge in profits amid China recovery
The owner of fashion giant Uniqlo has posted a spike in profitability as the retail recovery in China boosted its bottom line.
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NewsJD.com profits soar as retail business booms during lockdowns
JD.com has posted a jump in full-year sales and profits as its retail division benefited from a spike in online shopping during the coronavirus crisis.
