
Rhea Soco
Rhea Soco is an experienced broadcast and print journalist, originally from the Philippines. She covers retail industry news for Inside Retail Asia.
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Versace launches on Lotte Premium Mall
Italian luxury fashion brand Versace has officially opened their shop in Lotte Premium Mall in South Korea on Monday.
Mar 18, 2020

Metro Manila malls close, with only supermarkets, pharmacies remaining open
After Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced an “enhanced community quarantine” yesterday across Luzon, Metro Ma...
Mar 17, 2020

MCM Philippines opens first store, at SM Mall of Asia
The first MCM Philippines store has opened its doors, in the giant Mall of Asia complex in Metro Manila.
Mar 16, 2020

The Philippines’ Max’s Group posts 17-per-cent profit growth
Max’s Group, which operates restaurants under its own brand name, Yellow Cab Pizza, Krispy Kreme, Jamba Juice and Teriya...
Mar 13, 2020

DC Super Heroes Cafe in Manila closes for good
DC Super Heroes Cafe in Manila permanently closed on Thursday, announcing the move on Facebook. But the store will conti...
Mar 13, 2020

Starbucks teams with Royal Selangor in merchandise range
Starbucks Malaysia has collaborated with iconic local pewter manufacturer and retailer Royal Selangor to produce a colle...
Mar 12, 2020

Pet Lovers Centre flourishes in the Philippines
The Philippines’ Robinsons Retail will open its fifth Pet Lovers Centre (PLC) this year following its strategy of broade...
Mar 10, 2020

Walter Mart expands network in Luzon
Luzon supermarket operator Walter Mart has added six new stores to its network this year and the company has also ventur...
Mar 9, 2020

Most Hong Kong e-commerce businesses are eyeing offshore markets
More than half of Hong Kong e-commerce businesses want to develop new offshore markets, according to a whitepaper releas...
Mar 6, 2020

Fruitas to launch grilled chicken, fresh foods concepts
Philippine food-and-beverage kiosk operator Fruitas Holdings will soon launch two new concepts in addition to their popu...
Mar 5, 2020