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Scotts Square Singapore sold for US$245 million (opens the original)
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Investment firms Royal Holdings and RB Capital have entered into an agreement to acquire Scotts Square shopping centre in Singapore for $245 million (S$310 million) from Wharf Estates Singapore. Scotts Square is a four-storey shopping centre with a luxury focus on Scotts Road, just off the Orchard Road shopping precinct. The centre has a gross floor area of 130,875sqft and a net lettable area of about 76,660sqft. The space is known for high-end art installations. Brokered by CBRE, the deal is ex
Samsonite Group acquires celebrity-founded Béis (opens the original)
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Samsonite Group, the world’s leading luggage company, has entered into an agreement to acquire Béis, which was founded by Canadian actor Shay Mitchell. The deal for the California-based travel brand will see an 85 per cent stake sold to Samsonite for US$178.5 million. It is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to approval. The Hong Kong Exchange-listed Samsonite said that Béis’ combined following of more than 2 million users across TikTok and Instagram aligns with its mission
Soaring losses at Harvey Nichols prompt takeover scramble (opens the original)
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Luxury department store retailer Harvey Nichols, owned by Hong Kong businessman Sir Dickson Poon, has seen its losses on the balance sheet soar ahead of a potential takeover. And the company has warned that the absence of a takeover or additional funding would see the group cease trading. Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group is the widely accepted frontrunner to acquire Harvey Nichols. It made a US$54 million bid for the retailer in late July. But Ashley would have to save Harvey Nichols from the brink o
Nice Rice opens first Hong Kong store in Causeway Bay (opens the original)
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Chinese fashion brand Nice Rice has opened its first store in Hong Kong, marking the brand’s expansion beyond Mainland China. The 1500sqft flagship in Causeway Bay is in a “premier” retail destination. “The store joins a strong line-up of leading streetwear brands, including Stussy, Inc and Carhartt, further strengthening Pak Sha Road’s position as one of the city’s premier fashion retail corridors,” said Savills, which helped Nice Rice secure the lease. Founded in 2018 by One Sun, Nice Rice has
Pret taps Taco Bell MD Anita McDonnell for president role (opens the original)
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The former MD for Taco Bell’s Asia Pacific region, Anita McDonnell, has been appointed international president of Pret A Manger. Effective from late August, McDonnell joins with two decades of experience in the food and beverage franchise industry. She has also held roles at Domino’s and Costa Coffee. “We’re delighted to welcome Anita to Pret. She brings extensive global experience and a deep understanding of franchised businesses, with a strong track record of leading teams across multiple mark
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