In Focus

APAC’s online retail sales rise amidst growing health concerns

APAC’s online retail sales rise amidst growing health concerns

However, customers have become slightly less concerned about visiting stores.

In Focus

Slower growth in sight for China’s e-tailing sector

However, intensifying competition may prompt players to seek out new growth engines.

In Focus

Omnichannel retailers best placed to survive in India: report

High fixed spending and the lack of seasonal cash inflow are threatening retailers.

In Focus

Japan’s retailers take hit from Olympics’ overseas spectator ban

The industry invested heavily in the buildup to the Olympics, expecting a sales boost.

In Focus

Home deliveries drive India’s foodservice sector

The sector is expected to witness new formats such as cloud kitchens.

In Focus

Pressures remain for Indonesia’s hypermarkets despite Giant closure

The market is facing competition from mini-markets and traditional groceries.

In Focus

E-commerce retailing formats proliferate in APAC’s retailing industry

Social media, digitalisation, and technology are strong growth drivers for retailers in the region.

In Focus

How APAC’s luxury retailers can leverage China’s early recovery

Brands are urged to collaborate with marketplaces to boost digital engagement.

In Focus

Membership-only wholesale stores emerge in China

Costco’s market entry in 2019 drew the attention of local retailers.

In Focus

High inflation and job loss threatens India’s retail spending

India recorded a 11-year high wholesale price index in April.

In Focus

New revenue streams crucial for APAC’s duty-free market: report

It will benefit the market to convert domestic demand into offshore duty-free sales.

In Focus

Tsim Sha Tsui hailed as APAC’s most expensive retail strip

Rental rankings saw little shifts despite overall price declines in the region.

In Focus

How to push development of China’s department stores

Department stores are said to characterize their cities’ development.

In Focus

Opportunities await for DTC retail model: report

More retailers who traditionally sold through department stores are switching to direct-to-consumer sales.

In Focus

Four obstacles slowing digitalization of China's department stores

Companies need employees that can engage and capture young consumer groups.

In Focus

Five challenges Asia's retailers will face amidst e-commerce transition

The region saw more households shopping online during 2020, with Hong Kong one of the fastest changing markets.

In Focus

Indonesia's B2B e-commerce market thriving amidst FMCG sector's growing complexity

GudangAdah has emerged as the sector’s biggest player in terms of transaction volumes.

In Focus