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There's Wally!

Employees dressed in Wally, or Waldo, costumes pose at The Hyundai Seoul, a branch of Hyundai Department Stores, in Yeongdeungpo District, western Seoul, on Thursday.

2022-06-30

Duty free lacking products and deals battles for customers

A 45-year-old traveler from Jongno District, central Seoul, was surprised after making a duty-free purchase — the duty-free price was higher than the online price.

2022-06-21

Lotte Department Store shuts a Busan branch after broken promise

Lotte Department Store's Gwangbok branch in Busan is being forced to shut its door indefinitely starting June 1, and approximately 3,000 workers are at risk of losing their jobs.

2022-06-01

Korean companies hope to take a slice of the vegan pie

Korean companies are expanding their businesses into the vegan food market. Lotte Department Store said Thursday it will open a popup store offering various popular vegan brands at its main branch in Jung District, central Seoul from May 27 ...

2022-05-28

Lotte companies vow to invest 37 trillion won over next 5 years

Lotte companies vowed to invest a total of 37 trillion won ($29 billion) over the next five years into making their businesses more sustainable, with a major focus on biopharmaceuticals and mobility.

2022-05-24

Dressed to impress

As Covid-19 begins to wane and the government is looking to ease social distancing rules, demand for men's suits increased 21.1 percent from March 1 to April 10 compared to the same period last year.

2022-04-13

'Poetic AI'

Visitors look at a media art display at Ground Seesaw Myeongdong in Jung District, central Seoul, on Thursday.

2022-04-07

Department stores investing big into refurbishment and makeovers

Department stores are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into makeovers this year focusing on luxury brands and younger customers, as the number of Covid-19 cases is expected to decline.

2022-04-04

Stepping out in style

Shinsegae Department Store announced Wednesday that it will carry Nodo's products until April 4 at its Gangnam branch.

2022-03-30

Value vino

Wine on sale at Shinsegae Department Store in downtown Seoul on Tuesday. The department store announced that it is holding this year’s first wine discount event where customers will be able to purchase wine with discounts of up to 87 percent.

2022-03-22

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