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Popup Stores Changing the Shopping Landscape

SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Department stores are undergoing big changes, with specialized retailers or service providers like barbershops and paint shops making appearances inside their spaces. These special shops are appearing as popup stores rather than taking up permanent residence in department stores. The phenomenon is the result of retailers choosing popup stores [...]

Korean Retailers Eye Duty-free Shops

SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – As the growth of existing distribution channels such as department stores and big box discount stores reaches its limit, Korean retailers are rushing to open duty-free shops in an attempt to find new sources of revenue. According to industry experts, with the government planning to set up four more large-scale [...]