South Korea’s online fashion powerhouse Musinsa is launching its first store in the Philippines – a bold leap into Southeast Asia that spotlights the booming appetite for Korean streetwear
Outdoor Voices is making a bold first push into Asia – debuting in China and Southeast Asia as the activewear brand chases fresh growth beyond its core U.S. customer base
Iran’s escalating conflict is disrupting key shipping routes, snarling global supply chains and driving up costs for South Korean beauty products, instant ramen and fast-fashion retailers.
APAC malls are doubling down on pop-up stores and lifestyle zones to lure shoppers back, blending retail, dining, and entertainment as competition from e-commerce intensifies.
Retail Asia reports that surging production costs and lagging consumer confidence will slow fashion-sector growth across Asia through 2026, forcing brands to defend ever-thinner margins while navigating a market of increasingly selective, cautious shoppers
Across Asia, fashion labels are racing to adapt as agent-first AI rewrites the rules of online shopping – upending traditional e-commerce playbooks and forcing brands to reinvent how they attract, engage and retain digital consumers
Levi’s CEO Michelle Gass is going all in – accelerating growth in India and China and launching a bolder women’s fashion line – as she races to double revenue and reinvent the denim icon as a $10 billion brand
Across Asia, premium fashion labels are enjoying a surge in designer-apparel sales, bolstered by scarce seasonal markdowns and a rising tide of affluent, trend-savvy shoppers hungry for the latest styles
H&M is doubling down on the Philippines, accelerating investment to tap the country’s booming $15.8 billion “fashion‑hungry” market – a standout growth opportunity in Southeast Asia, Retail Asia reports
Just an hour from San Francisco, a sprawling 2-story Asian food emporium has opened inside a 2.2-million-square-foot shopping center – offering visitors a lively new summer destination for bold flavors, communal dining, and cultural exploration
Australian fashion retailer Cotton On has moved quickly to quash reports it will close stores across Asia, putting customers and staff at ease by confirming its operations in key markets will continue unchanged
Danggeun and Toss Place have joined forces to turbocharge neighborhood commerce – integrating financial tools directly into local marketplaces so small businesses across South Korea can grow and thrive
A sweeping round of layoffs is rippling through the luxury-goods world as major brands carry out unavoidable restructurings to meet shifting consumer tastes and mounting economic pressures – a sign that tougher times lie ahead. (Tatler Asia)
Resorts World Sentosa is set to unveil a new lifestyle hub featuring over 40 brands, including Asia-exclusive flagship stores. The expansion aims to enhance the destination’s appeal with fresh shopping and dining options.