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Lotte to operate Tokyo duty-free store
Jan 7, 2016
Lotte Duty Free on Thursday announced that it has won the Japanese state license to operate a duty-free store in the affluent area of Ginza in Tokyo. Lotte would become the first company ever to run an urban duty-free store in downtown Tokyo, the company said. The 4,396-square-meter store will open in late March, targeting more than 20 million people, mainly Chinese tourists, visiting the luxurious shopping district. “We believe that this store will enhance our global brand image,” a Lotte spoke
Origins launches Three Part Harmony
Jan 7, 2016
Beauty brand Origins released its Three Part Harmony package, consisting of nourishing cream and an oil-infused serum. The main substance is extracted from daffodils, whose bulbs are known for resilience. Other materials and substances include vitamin E, licorice, apple, cucumber, seaweed and others. They are believed to smoothen the skin and give it a revitalizing effect. The cream and serum are priced at 98,000 won each. (baejisook@heraldcorp.com)
Philips rolls out Luminous Textile LED lighting
Jan 7, 2016
Philips Korea released the Luminous Textile LED lighting, which was produced in collaboration with the Danish fabric brand Kvadrat Soft Cells.Luminous textile integrates multicolored LEDs seamlessly within fabric panels that also soften sounds. The panels are finished with Kvadrat textiles, using a patented technology to maintain constant tension on the fabric within the aluminum frame. This allows the users to adjust the color, movement, texture and light, Philips said.(baejisook@heraldcorp.com
Tous les Jours opens cafe in Indonesia
Jan 7, 2016
CJ Foodville’s Tous les Jours opened its 19th Indonesian outlet in the southern city of Bogor. This is also the 214th overseas outlet for the dining arm of CJ Group. The store is located inside the bustling Botani Square shopping mall and is close to the presidential palace, a botanical garden and other commuters/tourist-frequented areas. Banana donuts, Sneakers Frappe and Tiramisu Frappe are available for customers with a sweet tooth. (baejisook@heraldcorp.com)
Lotte launches Charlotte chocolate brand
Jan 7, 2016
Lotte Confectionery launched premium chocolate brand Charlotte, made with 100 percent cacao beans. The Charlotte Hazelnut Classic contains hazelnut milk, while the Charlotte Cranberry & Almond Classic boasts a chewy feeling of the dried cranberries and almond. The Chocolat Torte’s pie filling has two parts chocolate coating to one part chocolate jam, emulating the quintessential high-end European pie, the company said. Lotte plans to release three more products in the near future. (baejisook@her
Celltrion starts sales of foundation
Jan 7, 2016
Celltrion Skincure launched the Cell Cover Foundation with a gel texture. Celltrion Skincure was established after pharmaceutical company Celltrion recently acquired the blemish balm-maker Hanskin. The foundation contains three patented hydration substances ― Fill-pop, Adipofill’in and Aquaxyl ― as well as biomimetic water to bring a lasting glow to the skin, the company said. The product also comes in an airless container, blocking exterior contagions to enhance hygiene. It comes in two shades
Aritaum collaborates with Jain Song
Jan 7, 2016
AmorePacific’s flagship store brand Aritaum launched Aritaum X Jain Song kit, which was produced in collaboration with the noted fashion designer Jain Song. The kit consists of an eyeshadow palette and a folding-strap clutch, of which designs are inspired by Song’s signature star patterns and imprinted on the cover. The kit is given free for those who join the Aritaum VIP membership for 30,000 won.VIP members who purchase more than 30,000 won worth of items will also receive a limited edition po
Uniqlo releases collaboration with French supermodel
Jan 7, 2016
Uniqlo launched the 2016 S/S Ines de la Fressange collection, a collaborative line with the fashion model and designer. Under the three themes, “voyage,” “uniforme” and “Le Sport,” various items ranging from trench coat, knits, shirts, ensembles and others represent the quintessential French chic atmosphere, the Japanese apparel-maker said. The products are available at all Uniqlo stores as well as www.uniqlo.com. A follow-up release will be made at the end of February. (baejisook@heraldcorp.com
SK Innovation vice chairman stresses ‘structural reform’ in 2016
Jan 7, 2016
SK Innovation vice chairman Chung Chul-khil set forth “structural reform” as the company’s key business goal for 2016 during a high-level gathering of the company and its five affiliates in Seoul on Thursday. “To actualize our goal to reach a market valuation of more than 30 trillion won ($25.3 billion) and become a global leader in the energy and chemicals sector, SK Innovation cannot settle for an operational profit of 1 to 2 trillion won,” Chung said. “We must develop into a company able to p
Beer emerging as Korea’s top-selling alcohol
Jan 7, 2016
Beer imports more than triple in five years, says Food Ministry
Sanofi teams up with top Korean universities for new drug R&D
Jan 7, 2016
Sanofi-Aventis Korea, the local affiliate of France-based global health care company Sanofi, said Thursday it has sealed a partnership with two leading Korean universities to jointly research and develop a new range of immune cell therapies. Sanofi is joining hands with Korea’s leading science research universities KAIST and Seoul National University to develop an “immune cell therapy platform” to produce high-performance immune cell therapies to treat cancer.(Sanofi-Aventis Korea) The global ph
Fuel surcharge for domestic flights to be lowered to zero next month
Jan 7, 2016
The fuel surcharge imposed on domestic flights in South Korea will be lowered to zero for the first time due to protracted low global oil prices, airline companies said Thursday.According to Korean Air Lines Co. and Asiana Airlines Inc., the country's two major flag carriers, the fuel surcharge that customers have to pay when using domestic flights will be cut to zero next month from the current 1,100 won ($0.91).It marks the first time that customers will not pay any surcharge on domestic fligh
Korean toy market driven by animation success, parents’ pride
Jan 7, 2016
Sales of homegrown toys surpass foreign brands like Lego
Imported car sales in Korea jump 24.2% in 2015
Jan 7, 2016
Sales of imported cars in South Korea jumped 24.2 percent in 2015 from a year earlier, driven by a marked growth in demand for European car brands, industry data showed Thursday.According to the data by the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association, 243,900 foreign vehicles were newly registered in the country last year, compared with the previous year's 196,359 units.European cars dominated the local market, with 80.9 percent of annual imports coming from the area, up 80.4 percent
Netflix starts video-streaming service in Korea
Jan 7, 2016
U.S. video service provider Netflix said Thursday it has commenced its service in 130 additional countries, including South Korea, a move expected to change the landscape of the local online content industry.With Netflix also adding Korean, Chinese and Arabic to its services, the media giant currently provides the service in 21 languages.While China is excluded from Netflix's service areas, the company said it has been continuously making efforts for its operation there.The company currently boa
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