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Michael Arnold
Michael Arnold is an author, copywriter, and editor with extensive experience writing for English publications and websites. He has spent 10 years living, working and shopping in Asia.
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San Francisco’s Re:store store aims to change the way we shop
San Francisco-based retail space and collaboration hub Re:store has been launched to help customers discover “Insta-famous” products into a tangible and immersive experience.
The North Face reveals its future with New York store
Activewear label The North Face has initiated its global retail strategy with the opening of a new store in Manhattan’s SoHo neighbourhood last Friday. The brand will transform its existing locations to create a stronger connection with consumers and evolve The North Face retail environment into a space that feels more like the brand and less like a store. The 8000sqft ve…
Alibaba targets 30 million US SMEs
Alibaba has opened its platform to enable US businesses to sell their products to millions of Alibaba.com buyers in the US and around the globe.
Jollibee to buy The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for US$350 million
Philippine restaurant operator Jollibee Foods is to buy US cafe brand The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf outright for US$350 million.
Microsoft London’s flagship store opens
The new Microsoft London flagship store has opened, a stone’s throw from archrival Apple’s local store.
Indonesian coffee chain Kopi Kenangan to expand across Southeast Asia
Indonesian coffee chain Kopi Kenangan has closed a US$20 million growth funding deal with Sequoia India.
E-commerce giants report record results for 6.18 shopping festival
China’s e-commerce giants JD and Alibaba turned in record-breaking results for the 6.18 shopping festival on June 18.
China to become world’s largest grocery market by 2023
China is set to overtake the US to become the world’s largest grocery market by 2023 in value terms, according to new forecasts.
Boomtime ahead for chatbots in retail
New data from Juniper Research predicts consumer interaction with chatbots in retail will reach 22 billion by 2023.
Shinsegae launches coworking space in Seoul
Shinsegae International has launched a new coworking space in Seoul it expects will boost its retail business.
China fuels Hermes sales bounce
Hermes sales soared 13 per cent last quarter after an especially strong performance across Asia.
Forever 21 Chinese online store to close
Fashion retailer Forever 21 will close its Chinese e-commerce website amist indications of possible physical store closures to come.
