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SPOTLIGHT | 14 November 2025
From a Small Dream to a Big Movement: The Story Behind Smashed
Some brands start with capital. Others start with credentials. Smashed started with heart.
NEWS | 4 July 2022
Japan And South Korea See Massive Surge In Retail Sales
While Japanese retail sales rose for a third month by a modest 3.6 per cent in May, South Korea's retail sales logged 10.1% in May.
NEWS | 4 July 2022
Indian Eyewear Giant Lenskart Acquires Majority Stake In Japanese Eyewear Brand Owndays
Lenskart has acquired a majority stake in Japan’s D2C eyewear brand Owndays. The strategic deal will create one of Asia’s largest online eyewear retailers.
NEWS | 29 June 2022
Osaka Court Discards Claim That 7-Eleven Unjustly Terminated A Franchise Contract
The Osaka District Court dismissed a lawsuit claiming that 7-Eleven Japan Co unjustly terminated its contract with a convenience store franchisee.
NEWS | 29 June 2022
S$132 Million Handed Out To More Than 40,000 Small Businesses In Singapore
More than 40000 small businesses that were hit hard by the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic received up to S$10,000 last week under the Small Business Recovery Grant.
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