Luxury brands continue to raise prices in S. Korea amid soaring demand
Nov 11, 2021 22:51 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
South Korean consumers increased appetite for luxury goods during the pandemic has resulted in soaring prices. So far, Celine has raised its prices three times this year. In its latest price hike on Monday, some 10...
AI-based mirror to help Shinsegae's customers select the right skin product
Nov 11, 2021 22:50 pm UTC| Life Technology Business
Retail giant Shinsegae Groups beauty select shop chain, Chicor, will showcase smart mirrors powered by AI technology dubbed the Zmirror in a pop-up store to help customers choose their ideal skincare products. The smart...
Hershey acquires pretzel firms for $1.2 billion to further satisfy salty cravings
Nov 10, 2021 23:34 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Hershey acquired Dots Homestyle Pretzels and Pretzels Inc. in separate deals for $1.2 billion in a bid to expand its presence in salty snacks. The transactions would include four seasoning plants owned by Dots and three...
UFC taps TMG to be official sports memorabilia distributor
Nov 09, 2021 23:11 pm UTC| Sports Life Economy
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) inked a deal to make The Memento Group (TMG) the global distributor of its officially licensed sports memorabilia. The new deal, which was brokered by agency giant IMG, sees TMG...
Le Coq Sportif collaborates with ramen chain for noodle-inspired sneakers
Nov 08, 2021 18:35 pm UTC| Life Sports Economy Business
Japanese ramen chain Tenkaippin is collaborating with French sports equipment maker Le Coq Sportif to release ramen-themed sneakers to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The collaboration sneaker, model LCS R800 Z1 TI,...
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson makes seven-figure sum on Roblox
Nov 05, 2021 23:31 pm UTC| Technology Economy Life
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson says shes made a seven-figure sum by selling in-game merchandise like hats, backpacks, and sunglasses to dress up their avatars on the video game platform Roblox. With prices starting at...
Hawaiian startup converts cashew waste to planet-friendly plant-based meat
Nov 04, 2021 23:15 pm UTC| Nature Life Economy
Hawaiian startup Cajú Love is transforming cashew apples, a byproduct of cashew nut, into a nutritious plant-based meat alternative with a texture similar to that of shredded chicken. The fleshy cashew apples...
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