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Vietnamese vegan beauty brand Cocoon has entered the European market, debuting in France through a partnership with distributor Orien Trade and launching a short-term pop-up in Paris. insideretail.asia/2026/04/10/vie…

The Japanese owner of clothing brand @Uniqlo raised its full-year forecast on Thursday, flagging another record year, as international growth produced a stronger-than-expected jump in quarterly profit. insideretail.asia/2026/04/10/str…

Malaysian delivery giant Foodpanda has announced the appointment of Kenneth Soh as its MD. The former country manager of @PropertyGuru_MY follows Tan Ming Luk, who served as Foodpanda Malaysia MD from October 2024. insideretail.asia/2026/04/09/foo…

@BurgerKing, the US fast-food chain, has closed all of its stores in Hanoi after more than a decade and reduced its presence in Ho Chi Minh City. insideretail.asia/2026/04/09/bur…

Oman-founded perfume retailer @AmouageOfficial has opened its first location in India, with a boutique site in the Mall of Asia, Bangalore. insideretail.asia/2026/04/08/amo…

South Korea’s @7eleven operator, Korea Seven, has appointed Daeil Kim as its new CEO, aiming to drive growth and business transformation. insideretail.asia/2026/04/08/kor…

@EssiLux has acquired a stake in Thai optical retailer Top Charoen, expanding its foothold in Southeast Asia. insideretail.asia/2026/04/07/ess…

@Starbucks has closed its deal with Boyu Capital to sell control of its China operations. insideretail.asia/2026/04/04/sta…

Finnish design house @Marimekkoglobal is accelerating its expansion in Asia, with plans to enter Indonesia and the Philippines this year. insideretail.asia/2026/04/02/mar…

@canadagoose has named Jason Archer as MD of Apac, as the brand plans to expand its presence in the region, and enhance its luxury positioning. insideretail.asia/2026/04/02/can…

Martin Lindstrom, CEO of the @Ikea business under DFI Retail Group, will step down at the end of May, concluding a 36-year career with the Swedish furniture retailer. insideretail.asia/2026/03/31/ike…

@LeviStraussCo has appointed Anita Fung as MD for its Levi’s brand in Greater China, handing her responsibility for one of the company’s most strategically important markets. insideretail.asia/2026/03/31/lev…

Australian fashion retailer @CottonOn Group is closing its regional arm, Cotton On Asia, after liquidators were appointed following shareholders’ approval of a resolution to wind up the business. insideretail.asia/2026/03/30/cot…

@MinisoOfficial has opened its first Jennie Ruby pop-up in Shanghai, bringing fans a retail experience tied to Blackpink member Jennie’s solo album Ruby.  insideretail.asia/2026/03/30/min…

Swedish furniture retailer @Ikea is expanding its footprint in India, opening a 3000sqft store in Pune, adding to its existing locations in Hyderabad, Navi Mumbai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and New Delhi. insideretail.asia/2026/03/30/ike…

Swedish fashion giant @HM saw its sales decrease in the first fiscal quarter amid a reduction in its total number of stores. insideretail.asia/2026/03/27/hm-…

@Gap is reportedly ramping up its presence in Greater China, with plans to open 50 new stores across mainland China this year and re-enter Hong Kong. insideretail.asia/2026/03/27/gap…

@shopTemu -owner PDD Holdings fell short of quarterly revenue and profit estimates on Wednesday and warned that increasing competition at home, combined with global uncertainty, would continue to impact its business. insideretail.asia/2026/03/26/tem…

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@BrooksBrothers has relaunched its presence in Thailand, opening a flagship store at One Bangkok, as part of its expansion in Southeast Asia. insideretail.asia/2026/03/25/bro…