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Mango fashion tycoon Andic dies in mountain accident
MADRID: Istanbul-born founder and owner of fashion empire Mango Isak Andic died on Saturday (Dec 14) in a mountain accident,…
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Commentary: Is underconsumption the new consumption? It depends
“Underconsumption core” continues to trend on TikTok, but is choosing frugality a conscious act, or just a performance? The difference…
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Hong Kong supermarket chain Uselect winds down operations amid relentless retail slump
In other parts of the city, support for local businesses has kept some smaller shops in operation despite the slump…
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Commentary: A 7-Eleven buyout would stretch Japan’s appetite for M&A
A CRUCIAL LIFELINE Nonetheless, accepting a takeover of Seven & i, a deal which would dwarf past foreign takeovers of…
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Commentary: Chinese millennial and Gen Z consumers want more than a good bargain
WINNING OVER CHINESE MILLENNIALS AND GEN Z Brands can leverage the curiosity and independence of young Chinese consumers through the…
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Commentary: To bring back nightlife, Hong Kong needs to upgrade its night markets
REVITALISING HONG KONG’S ICONIC NIGHT MARKETS As locals have argued, resources could be allocated to update Hong Kong’s ageing night…
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Opening of Mustafa’s first flagship store in Johor Bahru delayed by a year
Mr Hoo, who said that he is acting as a consultant for Mustafa’s overseas investments in Malaysia, told CNA that…
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Commentary: Will a rare strike threaten the ‘buy Japan’ moment?
LABOUR STRIKES RARE IN MODERN JAPAN The rage of the retailers is real. Customers hoping to visit the Seibu Sogo…
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Commentary: Japan’s high standards of service face ‘shrinkflation’
JAPAN’S CHRONIC LABOUR SHORTAGE Even global brands such as McDonald’s which seek to replicate a particular dining experience across the…
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Retail landlords, tenants must follow code of conduct for lease contracts from February
SINGAPORE: Landlords and tenants of retail spaces must follow a code of conduct for lease contracts from next February, after…
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