Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a national tour.

Tomokuni Tsuji speaks with Monocle about retail expansion in Asia, new character strategies, and why the brand’s enduring ...

Xiaomi has announced a limited edition Hello Kitty smartphone. It basically gave one of its existing smartphones a makeover. This is the Xiaomi Civi 2, in a Hello Kitty costume. Xiaomi announces a ...

Starbucks is bringing back some fan-favorites to its holiday menu, along with a sweet merchandise collaboration.