Update: Missha's future questioned in Hong Kong

Published: 19-Jan-2015
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Speculation arises that Missha may have crumbled under weight of rival brands

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Mystery continues to shroud the future of 20 Missha Hong Kong stores. The South Korean cosmetics brand has seen all Hong Kong stores shuttered.

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