Vietnam Distribution Proposal · May 27, 2026
WinkyBaby × moody

Building moody
Across Vietnam

A Strategic Offline Distribution Proposal · Confidential

WinkyBaby & TrademarkLive

WinkyBaby

Vietnam's Contact Lens Distributor

WinkyBaby is an established contact lens distributor operating across Vietnam. We bring international eyewear and lens brands to Vietnamese consumers through our deep local network and market expertise.

  • Existing contact lens distribution in Vietnam
  • 100+ physical retail touchpoints nationwide
  • Strong local partner relationships across all major cities
  • Consumer insight into Vietnam's beauty & optical market
TrademarkLive

Full-Service MCM Powerhouse

TrademarkLive is our integrated multi-channel management company — the operational backbone behind WinkyBaby's commercial scale.

  • 7,000 sq ft headquarters in Ho Chi Minh City
  • Full MCM operations: digital, retail, logistics, marketing
  • In-house e-commerce, social commerce & brand management
  • Proven track record scaling international brands in Vietnam
100+
Retail POS
7,000
Sq Ft HQ, HCMC
3+
Major Cities
Full MCM
Capabilities

Vietnam Market &
moody Opportunity

Understanding the landscape — why Vietnam, why now, and why moody belongs here.

01

Vietnam Colored Contact Lens Market

Market Trends

  • Colored contacts treated as everyday makeup — driven by K-beauty & J-beauty influence
  • Gen Z & Millennial women (18–30) in urban centers are the primary buyers
  • TikTok & beauty influencer content is the #1 product discovery channel
  • Rising disposable income in Tier 1 & Tier 2 cities accelerating premiumization
  • Shift from prescription-only mindset — consumers buying plano (zero power) lenses purely for aesthetics

Online vs Offline Structure

  • Online (~60%): Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada dominate discovery & purchase
  • Offline (~40%): Optical stores, beauty chains, pharmacy chains growing
  • Offline serves trial, trust-building & impulse — critical for new brand entry
  • O2O (online-to-offline) loop: discover on TikTok → try in-store → repurchase online

Fast-Growing Channels

TikTok Shop Vietnam

Fastest growing commerce channel. Live-stream selling & short video discovery convert at high rates for beauty products.

Shopee & Lazada

Dominant e-commerce platforms. Korean & Japanese lens brands already selling well here.

Beauty & Pharmacy Chains

Guardian, Hasaki, Pharmacity, Long Chau — high-footfall beauty retail expanding nationally.

Mall & Department Store

Vincom, Aeon Mall, Takashimaya, Lotte Mart — premium positioning, high Gen Z traffic.

Who's in the Market

Brand Origin Positioning Price (USD eq.) Vietnam Channel
Olens Korea K-pop idol aesthetic $10–$18 / 10pk daily Shopee, Lazada, grey market
Hapa Kristin Korea Natural, influencer-led $14–$22 / 10pk Shopee, beauty stores
Pattie & Palette Korea Budget-mid, fashion $8–$14 / 10pk Shopee dominant
EOS / GEO Korea Budget, large DIA $5–$10 / pair (monthly) Optical stores, Shopee
Freshkon Singapore Mass market, comfort $8–$15 Pharmacies, optical chains
Local unbranded Vietnam/China Price-only $2–$6 Local optical, markets
moody China (Shanghai) Fashion-lifestyle, DTC $20–$28 / 10pk No local presence yet

Key Observations

  • Korean brands dominate online — but are commodity-positioned with weak brand storytelling in VN
  • No premium fashion-lens brand with physical retail presence
  • Offline optical chains carry mostly clear/correction lenses — colored lens shelves are underdeveloped
  • moody's aesthetic & safety credentials (FDA/CE) stand out vs. grey-market Korean imports

The White Space

The premium fashion-lifestyle colored lens segment is virtually unclaimed offline in Vietnam. moody's positioning — backed by $188M in funding and #1 status on Douyin/Tmall — is a direct fit for this gap.

Opportunity Assessment

Positioning

How moody Sits in the Market

  • Only brand with strong fashion x lens identity in Vietnam
  • Chinese Gen Z aesthetic resonates deeply with Vietnamese Gen Z — same TikTok culture
  • FDA/CE/ISO certified — massive trust advantage vs. unbranded or grey-market lenses
  • $5.99 trial packs lower the barrier to first purchase
Opportunities

Where the Growth Is

  • First-mover in premium offline colored lens retail in Vietnam
  • TikTok Shop Vietnam is explosive — moody's existing TikTok playbook ports directly
  • Vietnamese beauty consumers already follow Chinese & HK fashion trends closely
  • Mall kiosk model proven in HK — replicable in Vincom, Aeon Vietnam
  • Shopee/Lazada online + offline = full O2O coverage
Risks & Mitigants

Challenges & How We Address Them

  • Regulatory: Colored lenses require MOIT/MOH import registration — WinkyBaby has existing import framework
  • Price sensitivity: Trial packs & TikTok promotions drive first-buy
  • Korean brand loyalty: Moody's superior FDA safety story is the differentiator
  • Brand awareness: KOL seeding campaign in Month 1 pre-launch
"Vietnam has no dedicated premium colored lens brand with offline presence. moody can own that space — and WinkyBaby has the network to make it happen."

Offline Expansion
Plan for Vietnam

Our proposed strategy, store models, execution capability, and rollout roadmap.

02

Where We Will Place moody

Channel Our Resources / Relationship Cooperation Model Timeline Target POS Key Cities
Optical Chains
(e.g. Mắt Kính Sài Gòn, local optical groups)
WinkyBaby has existing lens supply relationships with optical chains nationwide Dedicated moody shelf / display unit. Staff training by WinkyBaby team Month 1–3 30–40 HCMC, Hanoi, Da Nang
Beauty & Lifestyle Chains
(Guardian, Hasaki, Sociolla)
TrademarkLive has active brand partnerships in beauty retail; existing buyer relationships Category placement in beauty/accessories section. Branded display stand. Promoter support during launch Month 2–4 20–30 HCMC, Hanoi
Department Stores & Malls
(Vincom, Aeon Mall, Takashimaya, Lotte)
TrademarkLive has experience managing mall presence for brands; existing mall operator contacts Shop-in-shop or standalone kiosk. Premium brand zone placement Month 3–6 5–10 kiosks HCMC (District 1, 7), Hanoi
Mall Kiosks & Pop-Ups WinkyBaby has executed brand activations; pop-up know-how via TrademarkLive events team Seasonal pop-ups at high-traffic malls, universities, beauty festivals Month 2 onwards (ongoing) Rotating 3–5 active HCMC, Hanoi, Da Nang, Binh Duong
Pharmacy Chains
(Pharmacity, Long Chau, An Khang)
Contact lens category is emerging in pharmacy retail; WinkyBaby can open this channel SKU placement (daily essentials + bestsellers). FDA/CE certs as trust anchor Month 4–8 15–25 Nationwide
University Campus Stores Direct-to-Gen-Z channel; WinkyBaby can partner with campus retailers & student orgs Small display unit + QR-driven repurchase. Trial pack focus Month 5–9 10–15 HCMC, Hanoi

Recommended Offline Formats

Primary

Branded Kiosk / Pop-Up

Best format for moody's aesthetic brand — visually striking, easy to scale, low commitment per location.

  • Size: 6–12 sqm island kiosk in mall atriums
  • Locations: Vincom Đồng Khởi, Aeon Tân Phú, Takashimaya HCMC, Royal City Hanoi
  • Customer profile: Female, 18–28, fashion-conscious, TikTok user, spends 300K–1M VND/visit on beauty
  • Monthly revenue target: 80–150M VND / kiosk
  • Break-even: Month 4–6 from opening
  • Moody brand benefit: Exactly mirrors the Hong Kong Langham Place franchise model

Shop-in-Shop (Beauty Chain)

  • Format: Dedicated moody shelf/gondola inside Guardian or Hasaki
  • Investment: Branded display unit (WinkyBaby provides)
  • Monthly revenue: 30–60M VND / location
  • Break-even: Month 3–5
  • Scale: Fastest to roll out — 30+ locations in Year 1

Seasonal Pop-Up Events

  • Used for brand awareness & community building, not pure sales
  • Target: Beautyworld Vietnam, university fairs, fashion weeks, TikTok IRL events
  • moody photo booth / "find your #moodoftheday" activation
  • Trial pack giveaways driving e-commerce repurchase
150–250M
VND Kiosk Setup
30–60M
VND Shop-in-Shop
20–50M
VND Pop-Up / Event
4–6 Mo
Kiosk Break-Even

Why We Can Deliver

Offline Operation Experience

  • Currently managing 100+ POS across Vietnam — proven retail ops capability
  • Existing contact lens distribution logistics & cold-chain where required
  • TrademarkLive's 7,000 sqft HCMC office houses warehousing, operations & brand teams

Team Structure

  • Dedicated moody Brand Manager (1 FTE from Day 1)
  • Regional sales managers: HCMC, Hanoi, Da Nang
  • Promoter/BA team: trained in-house, deployed to key POS
  • E-commerce team: TikTok Shop & Shopee management
  • MCM team: content creation, influencer coordination, paid media

Visual Merchandising & Retail Training

  • In-house VM team builds & installs branded display units per moody guidelines
  • Retail training program: product knowledge, try-on demos, TikTok content creation at POS
  • Monthly VM refresh cycle to maintain brand standards

Inventory & Replenishment

  • Centralized warehouse at HCMC HQ; satellite stock points in Hanoi & Da Nang
  • POS replenishment cycle: weekly (high-velocity items), biweekly (full range)
  • Real-time inventory tracking via TrademarkLive's operations system
  • Initial safety stock: 3-month supply across all active SKUs at launch

6-Month Plan

Month 1–2 · Launch

Foundation & HCMC Launch

Phase 1
  • Complete import registration & regulatory clearance
  • KOL seeding: 30–50 TikTok/Instagram creators (gifted, no fee)
  • Go-live: 20 optical & beauty chain POS in HCMC
  • TikTok Shop Vietnam & Shopee flagship store launch
  • 1 mall kiosk activation (Vincom or Aeon)
Month 3–4 · Scale HCMC

Deepen HCMC + Hanoi Entry

Phase 1 cont.
  • Expand to 50 POS total (optical + beauty chains)
  • Hanoi: 10–15 POS, 1 kiosk activation
  • First paid TikTok campaign — Trial Pack push
  • Promoter BA team deployed to top 10 locations
Month 5–6 · Consolidate

National Footprint Established

Phase 2
  • 80+ POS nationwide (HCMC 50, Hanoi 20, Da Nang 10+)
  • 2–3 active mall kiosks across HCMC & Hanoi
  • Pharmacy chain pilot: 10 Pharmacity locations
  • Reorder rate analysis — optimize SKU mix per channel

6-Month Targets

Total POS 80+
Mall Kiosks 2–3
Cities Covered 3 (HCMC, HN, DN)
TikTok Followers Target 50,000+
Monthly Revenue (M6) 300–500M VND

Key Marketing Activities

  • Month 1: 30–50 KOL seed campaign
  • Month 2: Grand launch event (press + influencers)
  • Month 3: TikTok paid ads — trial pack conversion
  • Month 4: Shopee campaign (Flash sale, Brand Day)
  • Month 5: University road-show tour
  • Month 6: Mid-year review activation & seasonal drop

12-Month Plan

Q1 (M1–3)

Launch & HCMC Foundation

  • 20 → 50 POS
  • 1 mall kiosk (HCMC)
  • TikTok Shop live
  • KOL awareness campaign
Q2 (M4–6)

North Entry + Optimize

  • 50 → 80 POS
  • 2–3 kiosks total
  • Hanoi full launch
  • Pharmacy pilot
Q3 (M7–9)

Tier 2 Cities + Back to School

  • 80 → 120 POS
  • Binh Duong, Can Tho, Hue entry
  • Back-to-school KOL wave
  • Specialty store feasibility
Q4 (M10–12)

Year-End Scale + Brand Moment

  • 120 → 150+ POS
  • Holiday 11.11 / 12.12 campaigns
  • Tet 2027 limited collection push
  • Annual performance review

12-Month Targets

Total POS (EOY) 150+
Kiosks / Shop-in-Shop 5–8
Cities Covered 6+
Annual Revenue Target 4–6B VND
TikTok / Social Followers 150,000+

Expansion Milestones

  • M1: Regulatory clearance + TikTok Shop live
  • M2: Official brand launch event (HCMC)
  • M3: First 50 POS active
  • M6: Hanoi fully established
  • M9: 3rd city (Da Nang) + Tier 2 entry
  • M12: 150+ POS, Tet 2027 activation

Our Proposed Partnership Terms

Distributor Structure

  • Role: Exclusive national distributor for moody — Vietnam territory
  • Entity: WinkyBaby / TrademarkLive (HCMC-registered company)
  • Term: 2-year initial term with renewal option
  • Channels: Offline (all formats) + Online (TikTok Shop, Shopee, Lazada)
  • Sub-distribution: WinkyBaby manages all sub-retailers — moody deals with one party

Minimum Commitments

  • Year 1 MOQ: To be agreed — proposed ~USD 200K–300K initial inventory
  • POS targets: 50 POS by M3, 150+ by M12
  • Online store: TikTok Shop + Shopee flagship live within 60 days
  • Brand investment: WinkyBaby commits dedicated moody brand budget (marketing + VM)

What We Ask from moody

  • Exclusive Vietnam distribution rights (offline + online)
  • Competitive FOB pricing — sufficient margin for multi-tier distribution
  • Brand asset access: product images, campaign creatives, logo files
  • Initial trial pack allocation for KOL seeding (1,000–2,000 pairs)
  • Dedicated HQ brand contact for approvals & support
  • Co-investment in launch event & grand opening marketing (agreed %)

Reporting & Transparency

  • Monthly sell-through reports by channel & SKU
  • Quarterly business review with moody HQ (in-person or video)
  • Real-time inventory visibility — moody can track stock levels
  • Consumer feedback loop: reviews, returns, VN-specific insights shared monthly

The Right Partner for moody in Vietnam

01

Already in the Market

We don't need to build from scratch. 100+ active retail POS, existing import/distribution infrastructure, and a team that knows how contact lenses move in Vietnam.

02

Full MCM Under One Roof

TrademarkLive runs online + offline from a single 7,000 sqft operation in HCMC — e-commerce, social commerce, KOL management, logistics, VM, and retail ops all coordinated.

03

Digital x Offline Balance

We understand the O2O loop. TikTok Shop drives discovery, offline builds trust, Shopee captures repurchase. moody's own TikTok playbook maps directly onto what we already do.

04

Speed to Market

Our existing retail relationships mean we can place moody in 20 locations within 60 days of agreement — no lengthy negotiation cycles needed with each POS.

05

Local Market Intelligence

We know which Vietnamese KOLs drive lens sales, which malls have the right demographic, and what price points convert. This insight takes years to build — we already have it.

06

Long-Term Commitment

We are proposing an exclusive distribution partnership with mutual investment in brand-building. Vietnam is a priority market for us — moody will receive dedicated resources, not a side portfolio.

Let's Build moody Vietnam Together

Immediate

Distributor Agreement

Define exclusivity scope, territory (Vietnam), minimum order quantities, pricing structure, and brand guidelines.

Month 1

Regulatory & Import Setup

WinkyBaby files MOIT/MOH import registration for moody SKUs. Target: 60-day clearance.

Month 1–2

Soft Launch Preparation

KOL seeding, retail partner briefings, display unit production, TikTok Shop setup, first PO submitted.

Month 2–3

Official Vietnam Launch

Launch event (HCMC), first 20+ POS live, TikTok Shop & Shopee go-live, paid media campaign begins.

What We Need from moody

  • Exclusive distributor status for Vietnam territory
  • moody brand guidelines & visual assets
  • Initial SKU recommendation for Vietnam market
  • Marketing support budget co-investment (agreed %)
  • Dedicated moody HQ contact for ongoing coordination
  • Trial pack supply for KOL seeding & launch gifting

What moody Gets

  • 100+ POS from Day 1 pipeline — no cold start
  • Full MCM operations (online + offline) under TrademarkLive
  • Established regulatory & import pathway
  • Dedicated brand team in HCMC
  • 150+ POS within 12 months

Vietnam is ready
for moody.

WinkyBaby is ready to be the partner that makes it happen — with the network, infrastructure, and passion to build moody into Vietnam's leading fashion contact lens brand.

Contact
WinkyBaby / TrademarkLive
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
fundesk@vaniceadvisory.com
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