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Retail recovery unlikely for Malaysia in 2021

Retail recovery unlikely for Malaysia in 2021

The country’s consumer spending is tipped to exceed pre-pandemic levels by 2022.

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Retail vacancy in Guangzhou shrinks despite rising market sentiments

F&B businesses enjoyed a rapid recovery in Q3.

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Anxious consumers to hold back APAC retail spending

Two in three respondents still continue to work from home and are more heavily online.

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E-commerce pushes SG REITs to rethink retail

Online shopping boom forces landlords to recalibrate tenant mix, incorporate digital channels.

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Surge in online grocery shopping boosts India’s e-commerce market

Traditional grocers have yet to gain footing in the online space due to large investment needed.

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Dark stores take off amongst India’s online grocers

The instant delivery model it enables offers huge customer convenience.

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Convenience shopping centres on the rise in Greater Melbourne

This, along with rising investor demand for shopping centres.

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Maintaining O+O presence key for Hong Kong retailers’ operations

Offline-plus-online will help attract more consumers whilst travel is still restricted.

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UNIQLO Malaysia and Singapore hinges on digitalisation for improved shopping experience

It implemented the "price tag scanner" and the same day Click & Collect service.

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Rising customers from smaller towns boost India e-retail market

Social commerce could potentially democratise e-retail in smaller towns.

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Asia Pacific and Australasia to lead e-commerce charge in 2025

Euromonitor expects e-commerce growth to continue even after the pandemic subsides.

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Stable mall supply volume to keep Chengdu’s vacancy rate falling

Renewal and upgrade will be the main focus of malls in traditional urban areas.

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Apparel resale gains greater traction amongst APAC consumers

At least a tenth of shoppers is buying second-hand apparel more than usual.

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Delta variant threatens retail sales growth potential in China

Consumer confidence will not take a hit, but offline stores might become less attractive.

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Shenzhen’s prime retail property enjoys growing leasing demand

Two new shopping centres, with a GFA of 555,000 sqm, are scheduled for debut.

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Taiwan to enjoy retail recovery by end-2021

Not even the spike in COVID-19 cases in May tempered consumer confidence.

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Philippines to achieve retail recovery by 2022

Household spending is expected to remain behind pre-pandemic levels for 2021.

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