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  • Robinsons Retail takes control of Saver’s

    Robinsons Retail takes control of Saver’s

    Robinsons Retail Holdings, the Philippines-based department store operator, has taken a 90 per cent stake in home appliance chain Saver’s Appliance Depot.

    Saver’s operates 24 stores in Central Luzon and eight in Cagayan Valley

    Robinsons Retail president and COO Robina Gokongwei-Pe says partnering with Saver’s will strengthen and expand its exposure in the consumer electronics and appliance market.

    “As the economy expands, discretionary spending is seen to surge ahead and this format should be a strong beneficiary,” said Gokongwei-Pe. “Also, the increasing scale of the group is expected to strengthen our market position in the industry.”

    The settlement date of the deal and the purchase price has not yet been revealed.

    MD Jaime Uy will continue in his role after the purchase.

    “We are happy to become part of the Robinsons Retail Family. The group has proven track record in growing and retaining the equity value of the companies of businesses that they acquired,” Uy said.

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  • Starbucks to open first store in Cambodia

    Starbucks to open first store in Cambodia

    Starbucks Coffee Company is set to open its first location in Cambodia by the end of 2015, making the country its 16th market in the fast-growing China/Asia-Pacific (CAP) region.

    The store opening is made possible through its licensing agreement with Coffee Concepts (Cambodia) Limited, which is part of Hong Kong Maxim’s Group.

    The first location will open at the newly expanded Phnom Penh International Airport and will be followed by the second store opening in early 2016 in downtown Phnom Penh.

    “Cambodia is a vibrant country with a rich cultural heritage, and we are proud to bring the  Starbucks Experience to this market,” said John Culver, group president, China/Asia Pacific, Channel Development and Emerging Brands, Starbucks Coffee Company.

    Starbucks currently operates more than 5,200 stores and employs more than 80,000 employees in the CAP region. It operates more than 150 stores in Hong Kong and Macau and 15 stores in Vietnam through Viet Idea Food and Beverages Limited, a sub-licensee of Coffee Concepts (Vietnam) Limited, also a subsidiary of Hong Kong Maxim’s Group.

    “We look forward to becoming a part of Cambodia’s local coffee culture, embracing its traditions and sharing our deep passion and knowledge of the best coffees from around the world,” Culver added.

  • Coach Singapore opens next gen store

    Coach Singapore opens next gen store

    Coach Singapore has unveiled its new generation store on Orchard Rd in the Wisma Atria shopping centre.

    The New York-headquartered brand describes the new store format as its “next generation retail concept”.

    So important is the new outlet to the brand, South Korean superstar Jay Park was flown in to preside over the launch party.

    Coach Wisma Atria Singapore

    The store, a refurbishment, features the full range of men’s and women’s lifestyle collections, and is the first by the brand to feature a counter providing complimentary personalisation services.

    “We are thrilled to unveil our modern luxury retail concept at the Coach Wisma Atria flagship store,” said Coach South East Asia and Oceania president Andrew Stanleick.

    Coach Wisma Atria 1

    “I believe the new incarnation of the Coach store that Stuart and William Sofield created will trigger a powerful change in the perception of Coach. It is sophisticated and refined, yet playful and authentic.”

    The new concept was developed by Coach executive creative director Stuart Vevers in cooperation with creative firm Studio Sofield. Coach says the design team sought to reinvent the Coach brand, drawing from a wide range of influences, placing a premium on contrasting textures and luxe materials.

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  • Joe and the Juice Singapore-bound

    Joe and the Juice Singapore-bound

    Danish chain Joe and the Juice will make its Southeast Asian debut in Singapore in the last quarter of this year.

    The hip juice bar brand will be brought to Singapore by Norbreeze Group, a retail specialist which incubates brands to unlock their growth potential.

    Two juice bars are scheduled to open in the leadup to Christmas, marking the brand’s first Southeast Asian stores after what Norbreeze describes as its “phenomenal success” in its home market of Denmark and broader Europe.

    “Norbreeze Group’s introduction of Joe and the Juice to Singapore is timely, with a distinctive shift towards healthy diets and lifestyles in the market,” the company said in a statement.

    “One of the very few contemporary cafe concepts in the world to offer fresh made to order fruit and vegetable juices, coffee and sandwiches, Joe and the Juice has become an overnight sensation across Europe as a pioneer with its unique concept to tap into the global juicing phenomenon.”

    Joe & the Juice will join brands like Daniel Wellington, Bering, Cath Kidston and Cocomi in Norbreeze Group’s portfolio of retail brands.

  • Cool Kids Fashion Shanghai opens

    Cool Kids Fashion Shanghai opens

    China’s biggest trade event for kids’ fashion – has opened to kids fashion industry players.

    The event runs until Friday, July 24 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, China.

    More than 65 children’s fashion brands are exhibiting, from Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Spain, Sweden, the UK, US and beyond. Participating brands include Barefoot Dreams, Bibi, Cececo, Devilollipop, Desigual, Dickies, Dr. Apple, Ecobibi, Farg&Form by Kidstopia, Finn+Emma, Four-Lads, Manila Grace, Martin Marietta, Rockin’ Baby, Schwartz and more. They showcase a complete overview of children fashion and accessories (ages up to 16 years).

    Gal-la Calaf, sales manager of Spanish fashion brand Desigual says the children’s fashion market is booming in China.

    “Chinese parents are more brand-conscious, looking for more fashionable clothes for their children. With the relaxation of the one child policy and the growing middle class, the market here is booming. We are bringing our latest collections here to Cool Kids Fashion Shanghai to meet with potential partners.”

    Athena Gong, GM of the event’s organiser UBM China (Hangzhou), says the category is continually driven by China’s next-generation parents.

    “They are fashionable and want their kids to look stylish as well. They are looking for comfortable yet chic apparel and accessories for their babies and kids.

    “We are building a platform for international and domestic children’s fashion brand owners, distributors and investors to meet and do business with the key players of China’s kids fashion industry. From the Kids Fashion Design Contest to the Trend Zones, we want to help the industry set the trend for the season. We will continuously provide good service for brand owners and buyers and help boost China’s children’s wear industry,” said Gong.

    Highlights of Cool Kids Fashion Shanghai include:

    * Kids Design Contest Awards/Gallery: Launched in February 2015, the Kids Fashion Design Contest has received 942 entries from worldwide aspiring designers and 20 designers have been short-listed. Their collections are on display and are featured in the Kids Fashion Show.

    * Kids Fashion Design Kids Fashion Shows: The world renowned kids fashion brands including Babi Boo, Deseason, Desigual, Lesha, Maya, Pencil Club, Tuc Tuc and more take center stage and showcase their latest collections.

    * Trend Zones: Supported by Peclers Paris, the trend study organisation, the hot color, patterns and materials are illustrated in this area for industry people to spot 2016/2017 Autumn/Winter fashion trends. It’s showcased under four themes ¨C “Preppy College”, “Leisure”, “Trendy” and “Girly”.

    * Kids Fashion Museum: A display of collection of baby and children’s apparel from China’s ethnic minorities.

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  • David Morris to open second Hong Kong boutique

    David Morris to open second Hong Kong boutique

    British jewellery brand David Morris will open its second Hong King boutique at The Galleria on 9 Queen’s Road Central at the end of July.

    Jeremy Morris, son of founder David Morris and managing director of the eponymous brand, said: “Hong Kong has two markets; the local Hong Kong residents and the international market. To truly serve the local market it’s important to have a base in the Central District, where they are based.

    “Our designs are extremely sought-after by our locally based clients and our additional expansion in the area will enable us to enhance our service to our burgeoning international clientele.”

    Since Morris assumed the role of marketing director several years ago, he has expanded the brand’s presence to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Moscow, Baku and Riyadh.

    The boutique joins the brand’s first flagship boutique, which opened at The Peninsula, Kowloon, in 2011.

    The family-run jewellers has served its clientele of royalty, including Princess Royals Margaret and Ann and the Eighth Earl Spencer and international collectors from its London flagship on Bond Street for more than 50 years.

    A further David Morris boutique is scheduled to open in Doha later this year.

  • Cristina Re opens Chengdu tea salon

    Cristina Re opens Chengdu tea salon

    Australian way of life model Cristina Re has opened its first stand alone Excessive Tea Salon and Boutique in Chengdu, China.

    The brand new retailer is situated on the just lately opened Taikoo Li retail complicated in Chengdu an opulent new mall which units a brand new commonplace in purchasing and eating within the metropolis.

    Taikoo Li presents a variety of luxurious manufacturers in a single luxurious complicated whereas sustaining the quaint really feel of a boutique lined aspect road. Luxurious tenants within the centre promise to impress with flagship shops from Gucci, Cartier, Hermès, and Jimmy Choo, amongst others. No expense has been spared within the complicated match out of Taikoo Li which targets the town’s rising center class.

    Cristina Re says she selected Chengdu for the tea salon idea’s debut as a result of it’s considered one of China’s quickest rising markets for luxurious items.

    “Residents of Chengdu have a robust want for western labels and to immerse themselves in  Western tradition.”

    The brand new retailer options the newest in excessive finish structure and inside design, the results of an in depth collaboration between Cristina Re and the designers who sought to create a sense of “atmosphere and splendor”.

    The salon options white marble flooring, bronze and copper fitouts, bespoke white leather-based furnishings and an opulent outside courtyard invoking a sensation of indoor/outside dwelling suited to the hotter local weather.

    Cristina’s trademark aesthetic of making an expensive and  indulgent excessive tea expertise has been prolonged inside the retailer to incorporate a full à la carte menu ready by a well-known worldwide chef from Hong Kong and that includes a fusion of Japanese and Western delicacies with natural produce sourced from around the globe.

    The model says an in depth cocktail and Champagne supply will attraction to the extremely social and classy Chengdu crowd.

    The Cristina Re retailer in Taikoo Li is the primary in a “multifaceted retail technique” the corporate is planning for China together with additional enlargement all through Asia within the  coming two years.

    In Australia, Cristina Re is understood for her signature and opulent trendy patterns and  female type executed throughout a various product vary from stationery to house decor in a mess of boutiques all over the world.

    Increasing the Cristina Re Model into China is a big transfer for the label that started over 20 years in the past and presently provides greater than 1000 wholesalers.

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  • Coach heads to India

    Coach heads to India

    US style model Coach is to enter India with unique retail shops.

    The corporate has reportedly chosen Genesis Luxurious as its companion, based mostly in Gurgaon. Nevertheless on the time of writing no official assertion had been made by both firm.

    Genesis is reportedly buying inventory with a view to opening the primary standalone Coach retailer in Mumbai or Delhi.

    Coach, based in 1941, is predicated in New York, though its shares are additionally traded on the Hong Kong inventory trade.

    Apart from its personal stand alone shops, Coach sells its womens style and equipment by way of department shops, airport concessions and on-line in 35 worldwide markets.

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  • Metro China expands in Hunan

    Metro China expands in Hunan

    Metro China has opened its second retailer in Changsha, probably the most economically aggressive cities in midwest China, that includes the brand new era Money & Carry idea.

    “With a booming tourism business and transformation to a brand new industrial construction, Changsha has seen a gentle progress of financial system in recent times,” stated Jeroen de Groot, Metro China president.

    “We see nice potential within the native market, and are assured about increasing our enterprise right here by opening the second retailer within the metropolis.”

    Metro stepped into the Hunan market in 2001 with the opening of its first wholesale retailer in Kaifu District in Changsha. In 2014, Metro opened the Zhuzhou retailer. The brand new retailer in Yuelu District of Changsha is the chain’s third retailer in Hunan province and this yr the corporate will even modernise the Changsha Kaifu Retailer to reinforce buyer expertise.

    Changsha is the political, financial and cultural middle of Hunan Province. This yr, the State Council issued an approval for establishing Xiangjiang New Space in Hunan, which would be the first nationwide new space established in central China. With its new retailer, Metro believes it has seized the chance to proceed its enlargement, whereas rising along with the financial system of central China.

    Metro has constructed shut relationships with Hunan native suppliers. Jinhao Teaseed Oil, Shengxiang Rice and Liuyanghe Liquor from Hunan are in style with the retailer’s clients nationwide. In the meantime, native greens and fruits akin to Yaoshan Pear, Yongxing Orange, Xiangxi Kiwifruit and Yanling Yellow Peaches are bought in Metro Hunan shops for native clients’ choice.

    Situated in Yuelu enterprise middle, Metro’s new retailer covers a gross sales space of over 5300 sqm, providing almost 20,000 gadgets.

    A definite function of the Metro Changsha Yuelu retailer is the coldness in meals associated show areas, as chilly chain is essential to meals freshness and top quality. The shop has multi-temperature areas to satisfy the demand of various merchandise, akin to zero°C – four°C for recent meat, 5°C-7°C for dairy merchandise, and so on. If clients need to stroll into the chilly storage areas to pick merchandise, they could borrow clear cotton-padded jackets, ready by the shop.

    The brand new Money & Carry idea Metro is rolling out in China consists of options comparable to an onsite cafe, Welfare & Gifting Showroom, Categorical Supply and complimentary Wi-Fi protection.

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  • Hamleys toy store to open in Vietnam

    Hamleys toy store to open in Vietnam

    Hamleys, the world well-known British toy store, is to open its first retailer in Vietnam.

    An 800 sqm retailer will open over two ranges of the newly constructed SC VivoCity shopping center in Ho Chi Minh Metropolis’s District 7, a well-liked enclave for expatriates and well-heeled Vietnamese. Will probably be Vietnam’s largest toy retailer and Hamley’s 56th retailer globally, marking its 18th worldwide market.

    For 255 years Hamleys of London has been tagged ‘The Best Toy Store within the World’ bringing experiences and pleasure to youngsters of all ages. The corporate was based by William Hamley, who dreamed of making ‘the most effective toy store on the earth’ when opening the doorways to his retailer in Holborn, London in 1760.

    The Hamleys toy store Vietnam will embrace hundreds of high quality permitted toys and all Hamleys iconic options together with, alternatives for youngsters to play, partaking retailer design, skilled service and toy demonstrations.

    Hamleys’ franchise companion in Vietnam is Maison JSC, owned by Richard Trinh and Mai Son Pham. Maison distributes and sells worldwide manufacturers by way of 60 shops, from worldwide designer labels akin to Christian Louboutin, to extremely recognisable excessive road manufacturers like Topshop/Topman, Mango, Karen Millen, Coast, Bebe, Warehouse, Oasis, Charles & Keith, Pedro, 
Decorate, Monsoon Youngsters, Havaianas and NYS Sun shades. It additionally plans to convey CH by Carolina Herrera, Miss Selfridge, Dorothy Perkins, Max Mara, Max & Co and Santoni, amongst others, to Vietnam’s quick rising retail market.

    Maison chairman Richard Trinh stated he had been working a very long time to open Hamleys in Vietnam.

    “That is going to be probably the most spectacular toy store in Vietnam and on a regular basis will convey lasting reminiscences to youngsters and households by means of enjoyable and interesting experiences.”

    Hamleys Vietnam has already created a Fb web page to assist construct pleasure out there previous to the shop’s opening.

  • Laduree to open in Philippines

    Laduree to open in Philippines

    French patisserie Laduree has confirmed its entry into the Philippines.

    The Parisian retailer – well-known for its macarons, will open in Rockwell at Makati Metropolis in larger Manila on July 19.

    The model is being delivered to the Philippines by franchisee H&F Retail Ideas, whose MD Mark Gonzalez says the shop will promote macarons flown into the nation from Paris.

    The primary Laduree retailer will take up simply 55 sqm of retail area. It is going to be adopted by a Laduree salon de the tea salon and patisserie in one other Manila location subsequent yr.

    Based in 1862, Laduree pioneered the macaron which has in recent times turn out to be a cult meals merchandise, superseding the cupcake craze.

    H&F’s owns the Philippines franchises for retail manufacturers together with Balenciaga, Fred Perry, Pylones and operates multi-brand boutiques buying and selling underneath the the Univers and homme et femme banners.

  • King Child China opens second retailer

    King Child China opens second retailer

    Jeweller King Child has opened its second retailer in China, exporting ‘handmade within the USA’ merchandise to China.

    The brand new King Child China retailer, on the Village at Sanlitun in Beijing, is its second within the Chinese language Capital and was opened in partnership with The Retail Group, owned by Cy Ching.

    The Village at Sanlitun is an open-air 19-building purchasing complicated, totally different from the traditional enclosed air-conditioned business developments throughout Asia. With courtyards influenced by the Beijing of yesteryear, in addition to trendy items and designs by modern artists, the vibe attracts trendy Beijingers in addition to vacationers all over the world.

    King Child is situated proper subsequent door to Apple, guaranteeing excessive foot visitors previous the brand new area.

    “King Child believes in reworking the anticipated into one thing new, bringing distinctive particulars to artisan merchandise,” says founder Mitchell Binder.

    “We consider that high quality, custom, and ‘Made within the USA’ are value their weight in gold.”

    Binder describes Cy Ching as one of many few worldwide retailers that understands the significance of constructing a life-style model.

    “This partnership has opened quite a few avenues for us for to develop as an organization in lots of classes. There’s a want out there for ‘Made within the USA’ merchandise that mirror a life-style and may ship longevity within the worldwide retail market,” says Binder.

    The gathering captures the spirit of Americana with rock n’ roll intercourse attraction and consists of sterling silver pendants, beaded bracelets, earrings, and equipment detailed with fossilised mammoth ivory, regionally mined jet and turquoise.

    “This collaboration brings an genuine USA way of life model to the Chinese language shopper and new tendencies to the Chinese language jewellery market,” says The Retail Group .

    Los Angeles-based King Child designs, markets and sells premium artisan jewelry. The gathering consists of males’s and ladies’s sterling silver and gold pendants, bracelets, earrings, and equipment. The corporate has retail shops in Santa Monica, Nashville and Las Vegas and distributes merchandise to upmarket malls and boutiques, together with, Saks Fifth Avenue, Harvey Nichols, and Kitson.

    Outdoors the US, merchandise are bought instantly and thru distributors to raised department shops and boutiques in China, Japan, Canada, Germany, the UK France, Russia, Switzerland and Austria.

    The Retail Group has seven workplaces in China overseeing G Star Uncooked, with 200 retail shops, 60 self-operated shops in seven main cities, inlcuding a flagship at 344 Huai Huai Rd in Shanghai, in Occasions Sq. Hong Kong and at The Venetian Macau.

  • Thomas Sabo opens in VivoCity

    Thomas Sabo opens in VivoCity

    Jewelry and watch model Thomas Sabo has opened its new VivoCity boutique in a star-studded offical opening occasion.

    Situated within the newly opened B1 retail space of VivoCity – Singapore’s largest shopping center – the 565 sqft boutique options handcrafted jewelry items, displ;ayed in an surroundings greatest described as ‘basic trendy design’ providing shoppers a singular buying surroundings.

    Supermodel Georgia Might Jagger was the particular visitor for the opening, additionally attended by Rebecca Tan, Jaymee Ong, George Younger and Alan Wong.

    “I actually like the range of the Sterling Silver Assortment, particularly the Karma Beads impressed by Far-Japanese philosophies. You can also make your personal creation. At the moment I´m sporting the Koi fish, a press release piece and image of power, which matches so nicely with the Karma Beads that every have a person which means ,” stated Georgia Might Jagger.

    Thomas Sabo is among the globally-leading jewelry, watches and wonder corporations, designing, promoting and distributing way of life merchandise for men and women. The corporate, established in 1984 byThomas Sabo in Lauf an der Pegnitz, southern Germany, operates virtually 250 of its personal outlets throughout all 5 continents with a complete of round 1750 staff.

    Globally, Thomas Sabo collaborates with some 2600 commerce companions in addition to main airways.

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  • Hole India makes debut

    Hole India makes debut

    Hole has lastly made its debut in India – opening its first retailer at Choose Citywalk in an upmarket suburb of Delhi on Saturday.

    India represents one of many final remaining main creating markets the US informal attire model had not entered. It trails Zara by 5 years however nonetheless arrived forward of Uniqlo and H&M who’re reportedly months, relatively than years, away from their very own debuts.

    India’s retail attire market is estimated to be value $41 billion by proper now, with progress of round 50 per cent predicted for 2020 as the center class continues its speedy enlargement, promising burgeoning disposable incomes.

    Hole India will open a second retailer in Mumbai inside about two months, in line with Indian information media stories. It has a 5 yr plan to open 40 shops in main cities.

    The model has been delivered to India by Arvind Group, which has already launched Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, amongst others, and boasts 1000 shops bearing totally different model names throughout the nation.

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  • German soccer big opens on Tmall

    German soccer big opens on Tmall

    European soccer powerhouse FC Bayern Munich has opened a flagship retailer on Tmall.com, China’s largest B2C purchasing web site.

    The membership, Germany’s newly topped champion, is promoting jerseys and different fan merchandise on to Chinese language shoppers via a collaboration with Tmall International, Tmall’s cross-border options supplier, and DHL eCommerce, in line with a press launch from the businesses.

    DHL eCommerce, a part of DHL, the world’s main logistics firm, will present worldwide supply providers and handle a part of FC Bayern Munich’s merchandising in China, working with Tmall International on product itemizing, order administration, achievement of orders, native distribution and returns, native customer support and market entry help.

    By opening a Tmall flagship retailer, FC Bayern Munich joins British membership Liverpool, in addition to America’s NBA basketball and NFL soccer leagues, as sports activities organisations that use the location to faucet China’s giant and rising base of followers. The German membership has an estimated 90 million followers on the mainland.

    “Making our fan merchandise accessible is essential to attach with our followers in China,” stated Bayern Munich Chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge in a press release.

    Jörg Wacker, FC Bayern Munich’s government board member, internationalisation and technique, added that the nation is vital to the membership’s efforts to succeed in followers worldwide and “for our market entry in China, Tmall International is the perfect platform since lots of our followers already use the platform at present. Along with our strategic companion DHL, we’ll guarantee a quick supply.”

    Tmall.com is a part of e-commerce big Alibaba Group, which operates China’s largest online-shopping marketplaces with some 350 million Chinese language customers.

    Jeff Zhang, president of China Retail Marketplaces for Alibaba, referred to as the addition of FC Bayern Munich’s unique flagship retailer to the Tmall platform “an important step in our European technique”.

    FC Bayern Munich is likely one of the world’s largest soccer golf equipment with over 255,000 members and in addition one of the crucial profitable having gained 5 Champions League titles, three Membership World Cup trophies in addition to 25 nationwide championships.