Asia is a region of regions; each market has unique characteristics, structure of retail and online channels, and consumer behavior. At DNO we understand these nuances, and make sure to set you up for success in markets that will be most receptive to your brand.
From dealing with registration and regulation, to partnering with the right channels, all the way through to logistics, marketing & sales support, and everything in between, DNO guarantees distribution channels are exposed to the best brand experience.
DNO represented brands are sold through over 50k channels across Asia. With local offices in key markets, and partners throughout the region, we’re adding new channels every day.
Hong Kong: One of the most interesting markets for brands looking to enter Asia, where no registration required with a mix that creates a unique environment for commercial trade: 7.5 million residents and a gateway to Mainland China.
India: With a population of 1.38 billion people, and a cosmetics industry valued at USD 6.5 billion, India is a literally the land of opportunities for beauty brands.
Israel: A relatively small market in terms of its population, but a country where consumers spend a nice share of their disposable income on products and treatments.
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Asia markets, even before COVID19, were known for their dynamic nature, with shopping habits adjusted quickly to the reality of global and local market. In such a fast-paced environment, it is important to be with your feet on the ground, because what was strong only six months ago, may no longer be relevant today.
With local teams, that live your business and the market and revise sales strategy as changes in the market occur, DNO provides international brands that extra advantage of being sensitive and reactive to trends, as they form.
We create business and distribution channels, for high-end masstige and affordable-luxury brands, in APAC and Israel.
We help our brands identify new growth opportunities, and bring them to market in these territories using a unique 4-step approach.
If you are looking to expand your business, and seek a doorway to Asia and Israel, we are the committed partner that will get you there.
Co-founder, Head of Business Development
Bringing 20 years of experience in strategic marketing planning and business development in APAC, including senior management and sales roles in both multi-national companies and start-ups.
We experience exciting times for Indie brands where new ways of D2C channels are created, and technology is a Data slingshot.
We are able to track our customers, respond quickly and improve ROI using optimization tools.
This is not the game of the big legacy brands anymore. It is all about being creative, accurate and thinking out of the box.
This is an amazing opportunity for indie brands to shine.
Co-founder, Head of Marketing
Bringing experience and expertise in e-commerce and brick & mortar retail.
In 15 years of professional experience, I was part of Groupon’s Israel founding team, and help strategic management and sales roles in a hand-full of e-commerce start-ups.
We are focusing on creating new D2C channels and increasing communication between brands and customers. We are able today to monitor our shoppers’ consumer behaviors and analyze effectivity in a very short time.
We constantly monitor and embed new technologies that enable us to understand our customers better.
Indie brands are made for Individuals who wants to get more for their money.
It is all about personalization of wellness and beauty, addressing every customer as an individual.
Israel Sales & Marketing Manager
Over 8 years of experience in visual marketing and concept creation for Israel’s vibrant fashion and lifestyle industry.
The main focus and attention during the last year were obviously on e-commerce and marketing management.
Launching a new brand in any territory today requires strategic planning related to sales and marketing strategy during all stages.
We are facing a fantastic time for indie brands, where it is all about being unique, different, and memorable.
With the tremendous Indie brands from around the world I get to work with daily, I combine creativity with super-analytical online tools, and the sky is the limit.
India Regional Manager
Experienced performance-driven marketing professional with a career spanning over 14 years of experience and working my way into a leadership role while building and maintaining a strong market presence.
A digital marketeer and recognized as a hands-on, proactive individual who can rapidly identify problems, formulate tactical solutions, initiate dynamic change with good knowledge in both practical and theoretical domains and implement effective measures and ideas for a smooth process.
Excellent management skills, with the ability to conceive efficient solutions utilizing technology. Industrious professional, thrive on challenges while working effectively with all levels of management and the people therein. Let’s talk growth!
India Sales & Marketing Manager
A professional with the right mix of experiences as a brand strategist, understanding consumers in-depth & crafting brand stories in a way that is both exciting & result-oriented. Empathy, mental flexibility, creativity, thinking outside the box – to get the right stories told in the right way.
With years of transforming brand performance and leading teams to deliver strategic turnarounds and revenue-profit-margin achievements within consumer goods.
Innovative, consumer-centric, and collaborator with a keen aptitude for strengthening brand leadership, delivering high ROI market share growth, driving organizational efficiency, and developing cross-functional patterns for brands. Let’s talk ideas!
Asia Manager
Tom Yao, 30, was born in Shanghai and immigrated to Israel at the age of 13.
After his military service as a rookie, Tom joined the high-tech industry and for the past 7 years focused on opening and establishing the Chinese market for Israeli companies and leading large projects with Chinese cellular giants such as Huawei, Oppo , Xiaomi and more.
Tom brings with him Chinese and Israeli culture, while bridging the barriers to communication, as well as extensive technological knowledge that will contribute to the integration of the Beauty and the technological world.
The Asian lifestyle celebrates wellbeing, personal care, and beauty.
Within this large segment we see that premium supplements, superfoods, and cosmetics, have been showing consistent growth, with a lean towards brands which provide holistic solutions that follow the concept of “beauty from within”.
DNO specializes in these categories covering Beauty & Cosmetics, Gourmet Food & supplements, Boutique Products.
Part of our wellbeing is taking care of ourselves and maintaining a beauty regimen that answers our new needs. If before COVID 19 consumer choices were shaped by busy schedules and on-the-go lifestyles, the reality of today has reshaped the playing field.
Sa Sa International Holdings teams with e-commerce solution provider Boutir in an effort to boost online sales, as the coronavirus pandemic and new competitors threaten the retailer’s leading position in Hong Kong cosmetics market.
Beauty salons for men are popping up everywhere in large and developed cities, offering a pampering experience that is hard to forget. There are difference levels of luxury and it usually comes down to the price people are willing to pay to and how much time they are willing to spend in order to enjoy a great experience
