Vietnam
MINISO marks 10 years in Vietnam with new ‘Friends’ retail concept
MINISO marks 10 years in Vietnam with new ‘Friends’ retail concept
The outlet has been redesigned to focus on character-based merchandising.
Vietnam’s WinCommerce expands store network amidst turnaround to profit
It plans to expand to about 6100 stores by end-2026.
Retailers shift to standalone stores as Vietnam CBD space tightens
Malls are adding entertainment and multi-brand concepts.
Ho Chi Minh City retail shifts toward experiential formats despite cautious spending
International and lifestyle brands continued expanding.
Retailers urged to act on sustainability as 70% Vietnamese shoppers ready
Incentives and convenience can drive adoption of eco-friendly habits.
Vietnam shifts spending priorities as consumers favor quality and sustainability
Younger urban consumers are leading the shift toward premium, ethical products.
Canifa’s 15-year tech journey drives AI and automation across operations
From early IT systems to AI tools, Canifa enhances sales, inventory, and customer service.
Scaling pharmacy networks exposes gaps in medicine supply and distribution
AI tools help forecast demand and maintain stock levels across pharmacies.
Vietnam retailers see margins squeezed as expansion masks loss-making units
Fragmented data and systems prevent leaders from seeing the full financial picture.
Vietnam retail shifts to AI-driven decision ecosystems
AI tools are also reshaping how shoppers choose products across retail channels.
Vietnam retailers target personalisation as Gen Z turns to online discovery
Panelists during Retail Asia Summit discussion highlight digital engagement, personalization, and experience as key to capturing demographic.
Vietnam e-commerce under pressure as discount-led growth loses momentum
Fragmented systems also continue to disrupt customer experience.
Vietnam consumers hold back spending despite 8% GDP growth
Rising living costs and global uncertainties are influencing how they spend.
Centralised supply chains reduce Vietnam retail stock-outs
Consolidated logistics, regular deliveries, and supplier alignment are critical to meeting customer demand.
Central Retail Vietnam revamps supply chain to cut empty shelves
Products must reach shelves consistently, on time, and at the right quality.
Vietnam expansion supports Central Retail growth in 2025
The company recorded core profit for 2025 of $231.2m.
Retail Asia Summit – Vietnam 2026 to spotlight tech-driven retail transformation
Industry leaders will discuss consumer behavior insights and omnichannel growth.
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