The e-chat service is an addition to the online concierge service by the mall to help shoppers clarify queries with store staff and get fashion advice.

Recently, the company extended its production efforts for the manufacturing of face masks and other PPE coverings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Around 750,000 products are listed on Walmart’s digital storefront as ‘new’ or ‘like new’ (for clothing and shoes) and ‘gently new’ (for handbags and accessories) which is curated by ThredUp.

Ralph Lauren, the American luxury label, witnessed a 15 per cent slump in its fourth quarter revenues.

Johnny Coca has previously served as the creative director of Mulberry and will now be overseeing women’s handbags, leather goods, eyewear and bespoke orders.

The production is a result of request from the prefectural government of Wakayama, based on the knitting data.