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Ikano builds on retail success in Johor Bahru with new mixed-use expansion
Ikano builds on retail success in Johor Bahru with new mixed-use expansion
It is located within the IKEA Tebrau and Toppen Shopping Centre retail hub.
7 hours ago
Misto Holdings Q1 results lifted by strong golf business and China expansion
Misto Holdings Q1 results lifted by strong golf business and China expansion
Restructuring and portfolio optimisation improve overall profitability and margins
1 day ago
Food retail strength fuels Metro Retail earnings surge in Q1 2026
Food retail strength fuels Metro Retail earnings surge in Q1 2026
Net income surged 92.5% to $0.418m in Q1 2026
1 day ago
Skechers opens first standalone megastore in Malaysia
Skechers opens first standalone megastore in Malaysia
It is the brand’s largest store in Melaka.
1 day ago
Chow Tai Fook opens 10,000-square-foot global flagship store in Hong Kong
Chow Tai Fook opens 10,000-square-foot global flagship store in Hong Kong
The store adds concierge services and redesigned customer spaces.
2 days ago
Shiseido consolidates manufacturing under Japan-based operations
Shiseido consolidates manufacturing under Japan-based operations
It will close its Hsinchu Factory in Taiwan.
2 days ago
JD.com taps Mastercard to expand global commerce strategy on payments, cross-border trade
JD.com taps Mastercard to expand global commerce strategy on payments, cross-border trade
The partnership includes joint work on AI-driven commerce tools and stronger fraud prevention.
2 days ago
Bengaluru retail leasing surges 52% in Q4 as rents rise, mall supply stalls
Bengaluru retail leasing surges 52% in Q4 as rents rise, mall supply stalls
The leasing spike pushed the city’s retail sector into tighter supply conditions.
2 days ago
Restructuring, store upgrades boost Central Retail Corporation’s Q1 core profit
Restructuring, store upgrades boost Central Retail Corporation’s Q1 core profit
It posted a record first quarter profit.
5 days ago
Australian supermarket giant Coles ‘Down Down’ promotions misled consumers, court rules
Australian supermarket giant Coles ‘Down Down’ promotions misled consumers, court rules
The court said some prices were raised before being discounted.
5 days ago
Amorepacific reopens Seoul flagship with AI-driven beauty tech
Amorepacific reopens Seoul flagship with AI-driven beauty tech
It features AI-driven skin and scalp diagnostics.
5 days ago
Health-focused snacking trend drives freeze-dried fruit demand
Health-focused snacking trend drives freeze-dried fruit demand
Clean labels and simple ingredients strongly influence buying decisions.
5 days ago
Alibaba posts strong profit growth as AI and cloud drive momentum
Alibaba posts strong profit growth as AI and cloud drive momentum
However, operating performance weakened due to heavy investment.
5 days ago
Alshaya Group drives 20-store retail push at Aventura Mall in Kuwait
Alshaya Group drives 20-store retail push at Aventura Mall in Kuwait
The mall is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2026.
6 days ago
Australian retail spending up 5.7% to $39.3b
Australian retail spending up 5.7% to $39.3b
Spending rose across all states and territories.
6 days ago
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Domino’s India cafe experiment to lure customers during off-peak hours
Its biggest challenge is making coffee a habitual purchase at a pizza chain.
9 hours ago
Uniqlo unveils cooling pop-up as Singapore hits record heat stress
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Visitors experience fabric functions directly through hands-on displays.
5 days ago
Singapore retailers shift from points to real-time loyalty models
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They use personalisation and behaviour tracking to drive engagement.
Easing rents lure retailers back to Hong Kong streets
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Ground-floor shops offer higher visibility for food and daily-need retail.
Probability disclosures unlikely to dent blind-box demand in Singapore
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They could reassure rather than deter core buyers.
Deliveroo exit triggers food delivery duopoly in Singapore
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Consolidation may lift fees and commissions as Grab and Foodpanda dominate.
Asia‑Pacific airports rework strategies to lift retail sales
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They are changing tenant mix and checkout systems to capture higher‑yield spending.
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