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Typo’s general manager reveals the stationery brand’s next move

2 days ago | insideretail.asia | Stephanie Chadwick

Last September, in what some considered an unprecedented move, the Cotton On Group poached Milligram co-founder Scott Druce to come aboard as the general manager of Typo. Having found his feet within the retail juggernaut, he is ready to announce his plans for the global stationery brand. In an exclusive interview, Inside Retail sat down with Druce to learn about the new direction for Typo.
Tracing Country Road Group’s leadership shake-up over the last three years

3 days ago | insideretail.asia | Stephanie Chadwick

Over the last few years, Country Road Group’s portfolio of fashion brands, including Country Road, Mimco, Witchery, Trenery and Politix, has undergone significant leadership changes. In the last three years, leaders from all five brands and senior leaders at the group level have departed the company; some due to an organisational restructure, some to pursue other opportunities and some due to public pressure following allegations of workplace misconduct.
Chinese tea chain Chagee makes US debut in Los Angeles

5 days ago | insideretail.asia | Irene Dong

Chagee, the newly Nasdaq-listed Chinese tea chain brand, has opened its first US flagship store at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles. The new LA store offers a modern tea experience that the company says blends traditional craftsmanship with sleek design, and features intelligent brewing systems and advanced tea extraction technology.
Tale of three brands: Tapestry sees mixed performance across portfolio

5 days ago | insideretail.asia | Sean Cao

Tapestry has reported better-than-expected sales growth for the third quarter, with Coach once again the hero while Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman lagged behind. For the quarter ended March 29, net sales rose 7 per cent to US$1.58 billion, while net income surged 45 per cent to US$203 million. All of the gains came from Coach, whose sales soared 12.9 per cent.
Bacha Coffee debuts flagship concept store in Hong Kong

5 days ago | insideretail.asia | Irene Dong

Moroccan coffee house Bacha Coffee has opened its first full-concept flagship in Hong Kong at Harbour City, marking a “major milestone” in its global expansion. The 2500sqft space features a coffee boutique, takeaway bar, and Hong Kong’s first Bacha Coffee Room that seats 50 guests and serves an all-day menu of Arabica brews, pastries and Moroccan-inspired dishes.
Cooks to take Esquires Coffee brand to India

1 week ago | insideretail.asia | Irene Dong

Cooks Coffee has entered into a master franchise agreement to launch its Esquires Coffee brand in India, marking a milestone in the company’s growth strategy. The agreement has been signed with Sterling Coffee House, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) established to manage the venture.
Ukrainian bakery chain Lviv Croissants to debut in South Korea

1 week ago | insideretail.asia | Irene Dong

Ukrainian bakery and cafe chain Lviv Croissants is to launch in Asia, opening its first store in South Korea. Located in the I-Park The River complex of Seoul’s Gangdong District, the store spans 1200sqft and follows recent launches into the US and Europe. “Panoramic windows, abundant natural light, comfortable furniture, and thoughtful design details create a stylish and welcoming space – this is Lviv Croissants in Seoul,” the company said in a statement.
Dagne Dover CEO Melissa Mash discusses prioritizing community-building moments

1 week ago | insideretail.asia | Nicole Kirichanskaya

Inside Retail: What are your top three priorities for the business in 2025? Melissa Mash: We will be focused on key efficiency metrics while we lean into our successful organic and unpaid marketing channels. We will also be focusing heavily on community-building interactions with customers, while working on maintaining profitable growth in a tough supply-chain environment. IR: What are the biggest challenges facing the retail industry this year, and how will you navigate them?
What Skechers’ $9.4 billion deal means for the brand - experts weigh in

1 week ago | insideretail.asia | Nicole Kirichanskaya

The news that American footwear brand Skechers will go private following a $9.42 billion takeover offer from Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital shocked many in the retail industry. For one thing, Skechers, though publicly traded, is still controlled by the brand’s octogenarian founder, chairman and chief executive officer, Robert Greenberg, who had previously given little indication he was looking to sell.
Coupang’s revenues surge 11 per cent in first quarter

1 week ago | insideretail.asia | Sean Cao

Coupang has reported double-digit revenue growth and significant improvement in its bottom line for the first fiscal quarter. The New York-listed company’s net revenues for the quarter ended March 31 soared 11 per cent to US$7.9 billion (up 21 per cent on an FX-neutral basis). Operating income rose from $40 million in the year-ago period to $154 million, while last year’s net loss of $24 million was replaced by net income of $114 million.