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Department-store sales in South Korea rose this month with several family-oriented holidays and special occasions, industry data shows.

Lotte Group plans to invest KRW3 trillion (US$2.8 billion) into its e-commerce business.

Hyundai Department Store’s online mall has launched an augmented reality (AR) service so its customers can virtually try on make-up products.

Lotte Shopping is trying to offload its department store annexed to Anyang train station near Seoul.

While Aeon Mall Kuching Central officially opens on Friday, in a first for the brand it is hosting a three-day preview sale.

House of Fraser will start selling premium Chinese brands new to the UK, thanks to a new supply program from owner Sanpower Group.

Dickson Concepts has entered a strategic partnership with UK department store Harvey Nichols to combine physical retail stores and e-commerce.

Despite slight revenue growth, Parkson Holdings’ retailing division ended its second quarter with a loss.

Aeon Group plans to invest ¥500 billion (US$4.4 billion) in online retail over the next three years.

Ikea has opened a Hej Home experience centre in Hyderabad, where it will launch its first store for India next year.

Parkson Retail Asia has had a lacklustre start to its fiscal year, its unaudited first-quarter figures show.

Department store chain Macy’s gains overshadowed by the continuing slide in sales.