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Charles & Keith co-founder Keith Wong on the brand’s global expansion 

Inside Retail

Singaporean label Charles & Keith is ramping up its global expansion, opening three flagship stores in Tokyo, Singapore, and China, following its concept debut in Seoul last year. IR: Following these three flagship stores, what are your plans for further expansion? Are there other key cities or regions you’re targeting?

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MAPIC 2024: Highlights of the 2024 Edition

Retail Focus

Trends in the Commercial Investment Market The retail real estate market was a focal point of this years MAPIC, with a strong emphasis on investors perspectives regarding retail market trends and outlooks. Looking ahead, the 5-10 year perspective outlines a commercial landscape where only the most high-performing retail spaces will survive.

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Chick-fil-A’s head of Asia Pacific Hugh Park on the brand’s Asian expansion plan

Inside Retail

This expansion marks the beginning of a significant 10-year investment plan, with the US fast-food chain committing US$75 million to the venture. Inside Retail : Why did Chick-fil-A choose Singapore as the starting destination for its international expansion into Asia? HP: We’re approaching each new restaurant with a fresh perspective.

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Lululemon rides with Lewis Hamilton: shrewd move or brand mismatch?

Inside Retail

billion in revenue by next year, Lululemon is betting big on product innovation, category expansion, and high-profile partnerships, such as its recent collaborations with Australian golfer Min Woo Lee and American tennis player Frances Tiafoe. With an ambitious goal of reaching US$12.5 A strategy aimed at female consumers?

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Chatime Australia CEO talks expansion into US and New Zealand

Inside Retail

Much of this expansion can be credited to the business’ growth locally. For us, it all comes back to our value proposition, and ensuring that, from a brand perspective, we continue to lead the [bubble tea] category,” Antonius said. Taking tea online. So, how has Chatime captured its market share?

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Reviving Waverley Mills with innovation and sustainability

Inside Retail

Building brand partnerships From a business model perspective, this has involved working with new brands to make products at the mill, such as its partnership with Country Road on a limited-edition picnic rug earlier this year, as well as reviving its own brand and direct-to-consumer sales.

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Nere and far: Strand CEO Felicity McGahan talks UK expansion

Inside Retail

In an interview with Inside Retail , McGahan discussed what the UK expansion would look like, and what’s in store for the recently rebranded company as it explores broader horizons. FM : We’ve just had a record year and travel in general has had a record year from a category perspective. We [want] to be part of those adventures.

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