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Burberry launches social retail store in Shenzhen, China

It showcases an interactive window upon entrance.

Burberry launches social retail store in Shenzhen, China

It showcases an interactive window upon entrance.

Singapore retail sales down 27.8% in June

Department stores saw the largest drop in sales.

Hong Kong's restaurant receipts down 25.9% to $2.74b in Q2

The declines narrowed from Q1 as social distancing measures eased.

Weekly News Wrap: China's July auto sales to grow 14.9%; Filipino retailers reel from weak foot traffic

And Melbourne, Australia is shutting down most of its retail sector for six weeks.

Sa Sa adopts omni-channel sales system

It can provide a channel for its consultants to make extra commissions.

Consolidation underway amongst China's condiment brands

The top five players in the segment account for only 21% of the market share.

Japan's retail sales dipped 1.2% in June

Automobiles saw the sharpest drop in sales at 17.2%.

Hong Kong's retail sales slip 24.8% in June

The decline softened as the local epidemic abated during the month.

Sheng Siong's profits soared 98% to $54.41m in H1

The company saw elevated consumer demand in Q2.

Dairy Farm's profits dropped 35% to $115m in H1

Its health and beauty business suffered partly from lack of tourists in Hong Kong.

Influencers offer lucrative channel for China's FMCGs: report

Brands linked to comfort or cleanliness are best placed to benefit from Wanghong.

Weekly News Wrap: Chinese firms tap e-commerce platforms; Japan's retailers turn to digital tools

And India’s Reliance Industries looks to buy Future Group’s retail operations for $3.6b.

Japanese buyers favour cheaper, casual apparel: report

Shimamura is best placed to enjoy this trend.

Four in five Chinese customers ramp up online shopping amidst the pandemic

A mobile in-app tracking could drive further sales during peak shopping season.

Great Singapore Sale goes online on 9 September

It will offer various deals across retail, F&B, attractions and hotels.

Luk Fook's same store sales plunged 71% in Q1

They are planning to close five shops in Hong Kong.

Shopee adds JCB International as new payment option

They will offer year-round and seasonal discounts.