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MINISO’s Jennie ‘Ruby’ Pop-Up in Shanghai Delivers Record Opening Sales
MINISO has unveiled a new celebrity-led retail activation in Shanghai, opening its first ‘Jennie Ruby’ pop-up store in collaboration with Jennie, as the brand...
Misto Holdings Scales K-Fashion Footprint Across Greater China with 100 Store Plan
South Korea-based Misto Holdings is scaling up its K-fashion expansion in Greater China, deepening its multi-brand retail and digital footprint as demand for Korean...
IKEA to Add 25 India Stores as Small-Format Strategy Gains Pace
Swedish home furnishings giant IKEA is set to significantly scale its India operations, announcing plans to open 25 new stores over the next five...
Coca-Cola Commits $650 Million to Scale Fairlife as Dairy Demand Surges
The Coca-Cola Company has announced a $650 million investment to expand production capacity for its fast-growing dairy brand Fairlife, underlining the company’s increasing focus...
Golden Corral Names Trona Balkissoon as Chief Financial Officer
Golden Corral has appointed Trona Balkissoon as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 26, 2026, marking a key leadership transition as the buffet chain sharpens...
Lacoste Steps into Northeast India with Guwahati Airport Store
French premium fashion brand Lacoste has strengthened its India expansion strategy with the launch of its first store in Northeast India at Lokpriya Gopinath...
Le Macaron Expands Florida Footprint, Brings French Patisserie Experience to New Markets
French dessert franchise Le Macaron French Pastries is strengthening its presence in the US with a continued push across Florida, introducing its signature Parisian-style...
Monomoy Capital to Acquire Jiffy Lube in $1.3 Billion Franchise Deal
Private equity firm Monomoy Capital Partners has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Jiffy Lube from Shell plc in a deal valued at approximately...
Puma Brings Digital Concierge to Las Vegas Flagship Store
Sportswear major Puma has introduced a digital concierge at its flagship store in Las Vegas, as the brand sharpens its focus on in store...
K11 Musea Expands Retail Footprint with 60+ Luxury and Premium Brand Additions
Hong Kong’s K11 Musea has significantly expanded its retail portfolio, onboarding more than 60 new luxury and premium brands as part of a large-scale...
Applebee’s Franchisee Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, 53 Units Head for Sale
A significant shakeout is underway within the Applebee’s system after one of its larger operators, Neighbourhood Restaurant Partners Florida (NRPF), filed for Chapter 11...
KKR Scoops Up Nothing Bundt Cakes from Roark in $2 Billion Buyout
Private equity giant KKR has struck a deal to acquire fast-growing bakery franchise Nothing Bundt Cakes from Roark Capital in a transaction valued at...
Domino’s China Accelerates Expansion as Store Count Surges Past 1,300
Domino’s Pizza’s China master franchisee, DPC Dash Ltd, is scaling up at pace, turning aggressive store expansion into a central growth engine even as...
H&M Profit Surges Despite Sales Dip as Store Network Shrinks
H&M posted a sharp rise in profits in its latest quarterly results, even as sales slipped, underscoring the retailer’s pivot toward margin recovery over...
Krispy Kreme Seals $90M Refranchising Deal to Deepen Franchise Pivot
Global doughnut chain Krispy Kreme has closed a $90 million refranchising transaction with its joint venture partner WKS Restaurant Group, marking a key step...
