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APAC’s Q1 retail growth momentum dragged by movement restrictions anew ![]()
Greater China was the most affected due to strict lockdowns.
6 days ago
APAC’s Q1 retail growth momentum dragged by movement restrictions anew
Greater China was the most affected due to strict lockdowns.
6 days ago
India’s Big Bazaar maintains lead with boost from young shoppers, online investments ![India’s Big Bazaar maintains lead with boost from young shoppers, online investments]()
GlobalData reported that 59% of Indian consumers shop at Big Bazaar.
1 hour ago
Coupang profit soars 42% YoY in Q1 2022 ![Coupang profit soars 42% YoY in Q1 2022]()
Its revenue rose 22% YoY, whilst its losses improved by 29% YoY.
1 day ago
Shakey’s PIZZA more than doubles net income to P76m in Q1 ![Shakey’s PIZZA more than doubles net income to P76m in Q1]()
This was driven in part by a strong resurgence of dine-in sales.
1 day ago
Carousell to acquire Singapore’s Refash ![Carousell to acquire Singapore’s Refash]()
The acquisition will simplify the selling process for time-starved users.
1 day ago
Adidas, Foot Locker enter strategic partnership ![Adidas, Foot Locker enter strategic partnership]()
They target retail sales to exceed $2b by 2025 under the partnership.
3 days ago
Central Retail Corporation net profit soars 189% YoY in Q1 2022 ![Central Retail Corporation net profit soars 189% YoY in Q1 2022]()
Its sales exceeded targets and were up by 16%.
4 days ago
JFC net income skyrockets to $43.9m in Q1 2022 ![JFC net income skyrockets to $43.9m in Q1 2022]()
The increase from $2.9m in Q1 2021 is backed by property transfer and sales.
4 days ago
MPPA sales grow 9.2% amidst social restrictions and scarcity of cooking oil ![MPPA sales grow 9.2% amidst social restrictions and scarcity of cooking oil]()
PT Matahari Putra Prima Tbk. (MPPA) recorded total sales of IDR1.69t ($112.41m) in the first quarter of 2022.
4 days ago
Subway, Pegacorn ink agreement for expansion in Peninsular Malaysia ![Subway, Pegacorn ink agreement for expansion in Peninsular Malaysia]()
Around 500 Subway stores will be opened under the master franchise agreement.
6 days ago
LVMH’s Celine launches flagship store on JD ![LVMH’s Celine launches flagship store on JD]()
The luxury fashion brand is showcasing its 520 capsule handbag series on the store.
6 days ago
Nike’s Singapore and Malaysia outlets now owned by GMG ![Nike’s Singapore and Malaysia outlets now owned by GMG]()
The new operator has expressed plans to expand their footprint in Asia.
6 days ago
Reliance picked as official retailer of Tod’s S.p.A. ![Reliance picked as official retailer of Tod’s S.p.A.]()
The company will be a franchisee of the shoemaker brand across all categories.
6 days ago
7-Eleven Hong Kong launches bags with Peanuts characters ![7-Eleven Hong Kong launches bags with Peanuts characters]()
The bag was designed by Japanese denim label FDMTL.
6 days ago
Weekly News Wrap: Thai army boycotts Lazada; Tax, input costs hit Reliance’s profits ![Weekly News Wrap: Thai army boycotts Lazada; Tax, input costs hit Reliance’s profits]()
And Indian grocery startup Zepto raises $200m in fresh funding.
6 days ago
Philippines’ SMFB income inches up by 1%YoY in Q1 2022 ![Philippines’ SMFB income inches up by 1%YoY in Q1 2022]()
Its revenue rose 9% YoY due to volume growth and better pricing.
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Stores Comfortable office furniture doesn’t have to cost ‘silly money’: ErgoTune and EverDesk+
The Singapore brands brought ergonomic chairs and desks to overseas markets with prices starting at $399 and $599, respectively.
Stores Tailor-fitting retail stores to catch up on the digitisation race ![Tailor-fitting retail stores to catch up on the digitisation race]()
Retailers would need over 200 hours to manually digitise their products, but Fairmart claims this could be trimmed down to zero.
E-commerce Meeting halfway: Daraz juggles assortment and delivery speed ![Meeting halfway: Daraz juggles assortment and delivery speed]()
It won’t dive into quick commerce at the expense of its merchandise mix, says Daraz CEO.
E-commerce From the farm to your cart: This e-grocer delivers fresh produce ![From the farm to your cart: This e-grocer delivers fresh produce]()
HappyFresh relies on its 6-year customer behaviour database in determining product offerings.
Stores From brewing beans to kneading doughs: Figaro Coffee Group finds niche in pizza delivery services ![From brewing beans to kneading doughs: Figaro Coffee Group finds niche in pizza delivery services]()
Angel’s Pizza propelled the food conglomerate’s growth in the Philippines.
Stores Retail ‘war’ starts even before shoppers enter the store: Alfamart ![Retail ‘war’ starts even before shoppers enter the store: Alfamart]()
At the front line is Alfamart's CRM platform that analyses consumer shopping behaviour.
Retail Should Hong Kong’s brick-and-mortar retailers ride the e-commerce wave? ![Should Hong Kong’s brick-and-mortar retailers ride the e-commerce wave?]()
Surprisingly, retailers will need to cater more to the 62.1% of Hong Kongers who prefer to shop in-store.
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APAC’s Q1 retail growth momentum dragged by movement restrictions anew ![]()
Greater China was the most affected due to strict lockdowns.
6 days ago
APAC’s Q1 retail growth momentum dragged by movement restrictions anew
Greater China was the most affected due to strict lockdowns.
6 days ago
India’s Big Bazaar maintains lead with boost from young shoppers, online investments ![India’s Big Bazaar maintains lead with boost from young shoppers, online investments]()
GlobalData reported that 59% of Indian consumers shop at Big Bazaar.
1 hour ago
Coupang profit soars 42% YoY in Q1 2022 ![Coupang profit soars 42% YoY in Q1 2022]()
Its revenue rose 22% YoY, whilst its losses improved by 29% YoY.
1 day ago
Shakey’s PIZZA more than doubles net income to P76m in Q1 ![Shakey’s PIZZA more than doubles net income to P76m in Q1]()
This was driven in part by a strong resurgence of dine-in sales.
1 day ago
Carousell to acquire Singapore’s Refash ![Carousell to acquire Singapore’s Refash]()
The acquisition will simplify the selling process for time-starved users.
1 day ago
Adidas, Foot Locker enter strategic partnership ![Adidas, Foot Locker enter strategic partnership]()
They target retail sales to exceed $2b by 2025 under the partnership.
3 days ago
Central Retail Corporation net profit soars 189% YoY in Q1 2022 ![Central Retail Corporation net profit soars 189% YoY in Q1 2022]()
Its sales exceeded targets and were up by 16%.
4 days ago
JFC net income skyrockets to $43.9m in Q1 2022 ![JFC net income skyrockets to $43.9m in Q1 2022]()
The increase from $2.9m in Q1 2021 is backed by property transfer and sales.
4 days ago
MPPA sales grow 9.2% amidst social restrictions and scarcity of cooking oil ![MPPA sales grow 9.2% amidst social restrictions and scarcity of cooking oil]()
PT Matahari Putra Prima Tbk. (MPPA) recorded total sales of IDR1.69t ($112.41m) in the first quarter of 2022.
4 days ago
Subway, Pegacorn ink agreement for expansion in Peninsular Malaysia ![Subway, Pegacorn ink agreement for expansion in Peninsular Malaysia]()
Around 500 Subway stores will be opened under the master franchise agreement.
6 days ago
LVMH’s Celine launches flagship store on JD ![LVMH’s Celine launches flagship store on JD]()
The luxury fashion brand is showcasing its 520 capsule handbag series on the store.
6 days ago
Nike’s Singapore and Malaysia outlets now owned by GMG ![Nike’s Singapore and Malaysia outlets now owned by GMG]()
The new operator has expressed plans to expand their footprint in Asia.
6 days ago
Reliance picked as official retailer of Tod’s S.p.A. ![Reliance picked as official retailer of Tod’s S.p.A.]()
The company will be a franchisee of the shoemaker brand across all categories.
6 days ago
7-Eleven Hong Kong launches bags with Peanuts characters ![7-Eleven Hong Kong launches bags with Peanuts characters]()
The bag was designed by Japanese denim label FDMTL.
6 days ago
Weekly News Wrap: Thai army boycotts Lazada; Tax, input costs hit Reliance’s profits ![Weekly News Wrap: Thai army boycotts Lazada; Tax, input costs hit Reliance’s profits]()
And Indian grocery startup Zepto raises $200m in fresh funding.
6 days ago
Philippines’ SMFB income inches up by 1%YoY in Q1 2022 ![Philippines’ SMFB income inches up by 1%YoY in Q1 2022]()
Its revenue rose 9% YoY due to volume growth and better pricing.
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Exclusives
Stores Comfortable office furniture doesn’t have to cost ‘silly money’: ErgoTune and EverDesk+
The Singapore brands brought ergonomic chairs and desks to overseas markets with prices starting at $399 and $599, respectively.
Stores Tailor-fitting retail stores to catch up on the digitisation race ![Tailor-fitting retail stores to catch up on the digitisation race]()
Retailers would need over 200 hours to manually digitise their products, but Fairmart claims this could be trimmed down to zero.
E-commerce Meeting halfway: Daraz juggles assortment and delivery speed ![Meeting halfway: Daraz juggles assortment and delivery speed]()
It won’t dive into quick commerce at the expense of its merchandise mix, says Daraz CEO.
E-commerce From the farm to your cart: This e-grocer delivers fresh produce ![From the farm to your cart: This e-grocer delivers fresh produce]()
HappyFresh relies on its 6-year customer behaviour database in determining product offerings.
Stores From brewing beans to kneading doughs: Figaro Coffee Group finds niche in pizza delivery services ![From brewing beans to kneading doughs: Figaro Coffee Group finds niche in pizza delivery services]()
Angel’s Pizza propelled the food conglomerate’s growth in the Philippines.
Stores Retail ‘war’ starts even before shoppers enter the store: Alfamart ![Retail ‘war’ starts even before shoppers enter the store: Alfamart]()
At the front line is Alfamart's CRM platform that analyses consumer shopping behaviour.
Retail Should Hong Kong’s brick-and-mortar retailers ride the e-commerce wave? ![Should Hong Kong’s brick-and-mortar retailers ride the e-commerce wave?]()
Surprisingly, retailers will need to cater more to the 62.1% of Hong Kongers who prefer to shop in-store.
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