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Pharrell Williams is Louis Vuitton’s new Men’s Creative Director
The musician will assume the post immediately.
Pharrell Williams is Louis Vuitton’s new Men’s Creative Director
The musician will assume the post immediately.
What mode of payment Filipino buyers prefer most
Cards were used in over half of the e-commerce transactions in 2022.
Suntory Group posts nearly 20% profit growth in 2022
Its profit stood at JPY136.2b, approximately US$1.01b.
Starbucks to open 400 stores in APAC in 2023
Its newly-opened 5,000th store is located in Gwanyang-si, South Korea.
Philippines’ baby food market to shrink by 4.5% annually until 2028
This is due to the lower childbirth rates and rising inflation.
Redbubble faces inflation-led headwinds despite cost-cutting
Investors have turned bearish because of changes in consumer behaviour.
Singapore Furniture to ramp up support to businesses, employees
This came following Finance Minister Wong’s call for businesses to upgrade.
Weekly News Wrap: Chinese retailers offer discounts on iPhones; Lawson weighing options for China unit
And Dongwon Industries eyes acquiring McDonald's Korea.
Shiseido launches NARS Cosmetics in India
It aims to ramp up its growth in Asia Pacific.
Deliveroo invests in upskilling riders
It allotted over $100,000 to provide upskilling opportunities to the riders.
Amazon plans hiring persons with disabilities in Singapore
It aims to employ 15% of its associates in operation networks from persons with disabilities.
adidas sees US$746m loss in 2023
This is due to the “adverse impact” of the Yeezy write-off.
L’Oreal posts 6.6% sales growth in North Asia in 2022
Its sales amounted to €11.32b (US$12.07b).
India-based Zomato ends Philippine operations
The company said it will still continue operating in India and the United Arab Emirates.
Convenience stores go green in South Korea
Emart24 and 7-Eleven have ramped up their promotion of eco-friendly cups.
Weekly News Wrap: Luxury stocks rally from China reopening; Australian retailers take hit from hesitant consumers
And JD.com to shut down Indonesia, Thailand shopping sites.
FairPrice Group names 1st chief sustainability officer
Chan Teng See is tasked to drive the group's efforts towards sustainability.