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

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

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

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

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Omnichannel retailers best placed to survive in India: report

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

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

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

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Home deliveries drive India’s foodservice sector

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

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Pressures remain for Indonesia’s hypermarkets despite Giant closure

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

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

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

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

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

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Membership-only wholesale stores emerge in China

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

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High inflation and job loss threatens India’s retail spending

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

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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.

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

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

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How to push development of China’s department stores

Department stores are said to characterize their cities’ development.

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Opportunities await for DTC retail model: report

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

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Four obstacles slowing digitalization of China's department stores

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

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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.

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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.

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Singapore's supermarkets to lose some value in 2022: IGD

More Singaporeans have been allowed to work back in offices since December 2020.

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