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Taiwan’s Gong cha inks 2 master franchisees in the Americas

This will support its expansion in the region by over 100 stores.

Taiwan’s Gong cha inks 2 master franchisees in the Americas

This will support its expansion in the region by over 100 stores.

E-commerce leads China’s FMCG market with 4% YoY in Q3

Smaller formats such as super/mini and grocery stores are also gaining traction.

S&R partners with UnionBank for exclusive credit card co-branding

Applicants can enjoy rebates, free pizzas and vouchers with the UnionBank S&R credit card.

McDonald’s to double down digital, delivery and drive-thru strategy by 2027

The chain unveils plans for expansion, loyalty programmes and cloud technology.

Cosmetic skincare market to grow US$79.4b from 2022 to 2027

The annual growth rate for the global market will hit 8.72%, due to growing demand.

Yoshitsu Co., Ltd. takes over operations of Hong Kong stores

Excellent Wellbeing International Co., Ltd. previously managed the Hong Kong operations.

Bluebell Group launches LeSportsac in Australia

LeSportsac opened a pop-up store and will launch its e-commerce website in the market.

Shiseido rolls out venture fund for beauty wellness development

Its inaugural investments were in Phi Therapeutics and Patrick Kidd Holdings.

UNIQLO expands to North American market with 20 new stores in 2024

The brand aims to reach 200 stores by 2027 in North America alone.

GoTo and TikTok form $1.5b partnership to support Indonesian SMEs

GoTo’s Tokopedia and TikTok Shop Indonesia will also be combined under PT Tokopedia.

Singapore's F&B sales up 2.4% YoY in October

The food and beverage sector is valued at $979m for October 2023.

Thai fashion brand Pomelo expands into Cambodia

ZANDO Group will supervise the Cambodian operations of Pomelo.

Levi Strauss & Co. introduces new president, CEO

Michelle Gass will succeed Chip Bergh as President and CEO after 12 years.

Lanvin Group appoints new Chairman, CEO

The appointees assumed their role on 7 December.

How AI is redefining Amazon’s customer review experience

Over 125 million users posted over 1.5 billion reviews in 2022 alone.