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Asos’ NYC pop-up is just the beginning of its US expansion strategy

5 days ago | insideretail.asia | Nicole Kirichanskaya

This month, British online fashion giant Asos marked its physical retail debut in the US with a pop-up shop in New York City’s fashion-savvy neighbourhood of Soho. The pop-up, dubbed “Summer, Styled by Asos”, was located at 120 Wooster Street and ran from June 13-22. Walking into the shop, customers encountered an environment that echoed Asos’ online shopping experience.
How Alyn Golf is redefining women’s golfwear with style and purpose

1 week ago | insideretail.asia | Nicole Kirichanskaya

With golf content gaining traction on social media and a growing number of women showing interest in the sport, the apparel and accessories market for female golfers is poised for expansion. Last month, Tisha Alyn, a former professional golfer, officially launched Alyn Golf, an online apparel and lifestyle brand that offers the kind of products she wishes she had had when she was competing.
Sa Sa’s sales, profit dip amid continued headwinds in key markets

1 week ago | insideretail.asia | Sean Cao

Sa Sa International has reported lower sales and profit for that last fiscal year due to unfavourable trends in Hong Kong and Macau – the group’s key markets. The Hong Kong-listed beauty retailer saw turnover decrease 9.7 per cent to HK$3.9 billion (US$497 million) for the year ended March 31. The decline was attributed to the continuous outbound travel of residents from Hong Kong and Macau to Mainland China and abroad.
AliExpress makes ‘wide-ranging commitments’ to catch illegal content

1 week ago | insideretail.asia | Bart Meijer

The European Commission has accepted commitments made by Alibaba’s AliExpress to address concerns over the dissemination of potentially illegal and pornographic materials through its platform, the EU executive arm said on Wednesday. The Commission launched an investigation in March into what it saw as a failure by AliExpress to act against these products, which could have led to a hefty fine. On Wednesday, the Commission said it had accepted and made binding a series of “wide-ranging commitments”.
Blackstone buys Kolkata’s South City Mall for $377 million in record deal

1 week ago | insideretail.asia | Sean Cao

Alternative asset management firm Blackstone has acquired South City Mall in Kolkata, India for a record price of INR32.5 billion (US$377 million). Blackstone purchased the mall from property developer South City Projects, with Anarock acting as the latter’s advisor. The deal sets a new record for the price of a retail asset in the city. South City Mall spans more than 1 million sqft and houses more than 250 shops operated by both Indian and international brands.
The $2 trillion wellness is still growing. Here's how to compete now

1 week ago | insideretail.asia | Nick Gray

For a long time, wellness was something you did at the gym. It was that green smoothie in the morning or a meditation app at night. It was functional, supplementary and an add-on to a busy, often imbalanced life. But that definition is quickly collapsing. McKinsey & Co’s latest Future of Wellness report (May 2025) stated that the global wellness market now exceeds $2 trillion, and it continues growing. That’s not just a bubble. That’s a clear signal.
Labubu, Jellycat and more: How retailers can connect with the kidult consumer

1 week ago | insideretail.asia | Nicole Kirichanskaya

Labubu, Jellycat, Smiski and Squishmallows, what do all of these items have in common? They are the current interest, bordering on obsession, for many a Millennial and Gen Z consumer. These two consumer groups have been lumped into an increasingly powerful shopper segment dubbed ‘kidults’, an amalgamation of the words ‘kid’ and ‘adults’.
JD to launch in Saudi Arabia as it looks to expand abroad

1 week ago | insideretail.asia | Sophie Yu

JD Logistics announced on Wednesday the launch of JoyExpress in Saudi Arabia, marking the first time the logistics arm of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com will operate its own consumer-focused express delivery service abroad. Known for its self-built warehousing and delivery network in China, JD Logistics operates over 3600 warehouses in its home country.
The reality of retail cybersecurity: Why resilience is the new competitive edge

1 week ago | insideretail.asia | Nicole Kirichanskaya

What do Cartier, The North Face, Adidas and Victoria’s Secret have in common? They have all been victims of cyberattacks in 2025. Victoria’s Secret was hit especially hard as the digital assault took place during its multi-day Memorial Day sale, and the brand had to shut down the site to restore operations. The lingerie retailer’s chief financial officer Scott Sekella said that the retailer took an estimated US$10 million hit in its second-quarter operating income from the cyberattack.
Inside Walmart’s plan to engage the next gen of customers through online gaming

1 week ago | insideretail.asia | Nicole Kirichanskaya

Last week, Future Commerce hosted the Visions Summit, which brought together leading commerce and culture experts to explore what the future of retail has in store. Hosted at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, the panels ranged from discussions about the importance of architectural design to the consumer shift towards digital retail spaces.