Retail

Number of Chinese customers at Japan department stores dives over 40% in December as ties sour

The number of Chinese tourists in Japan slumped 45 per cent in December from a year earlier to around 330,000.

OG granted possession of Taste Orchard under consent order

The order was made with the consent of both parties, comprising OG, the claimant, and Hao Mart, the defendant.

Guardian reopens MBS flagship store with focus on tailored retail experiences

Facade of the Guardian Singapore newly redesigned flagship store at The Shoppes in Marina Bay Sands, on Jan 23, 2026.

#Lululemon brings workout line ‘Get Low’ back online after complaint-led halt

Founder Chip Wilson blamed the company's board for the issue, saying that Lululemon has lost its way as a leader in technical apparel.

Lululemon founder slams board after see-through leggings fiasco

Lululemon paused online sales of its “Get Low” leggings just days after it debuted online, though it’s still available in stores.

Lululemon pauses online sales of sheer leggings that aren’t ‘squat-proof’

Lululemon's Get Low collection was criticised for being too sheer, with customers calling it 'see-through' and 'not squat-proof'.

Saks Global files for bankruptcy after Neiman Marcus takeover leads to financial collapse

A retailer long loved by the rich and famous, Saks fell on hard times after the Covid pandemic, as competition from online outlets rose.

Commentary

A tale of two cities, two Isetans and a retail conundrum

China’s Anta Sports offers to buy Pinault family’s 29% Puma stake, say sources

Puma sales have fallen as shoppers opted for rivals such as Adidas, On and Hoka.

Amazon AI tool blindsides merchants by offering products without their knowledge

Amazon has for years invited independent merchants to sell goods on its site.

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