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Alfred Choy on online and physical stores: Balancing both is key to a retailer’s success
Alfred Choy on online and physical stores: Balancing both is key to a retailer’s success
Despite digitisation efforts amongst retailers, SAP’s sales director believes that physical stores are still important for delivering an end-to-end customer experience.
Weekly News Wrap: Japan’s vaccination efforts boost retail sector; Dingdong raises $95.69m in US IPO
And France probes Uniqlo over concealing Xinjiang involvement.
Japan’s retailers take hit from Olympics’ overseas spectator ban
The industry invested heavily in the buildup to the Olympics, expecting a sales boost.
Coupang expands to Japan with SoftBank backing
It is testing its delivery service in selected locations in Tokyo.
Aeon rolls out products in refillable packs
Customers can be refunded for returning the containers.
APAC to lead global footwear retail market growth
Retailers are urged to consider opening new stores in smaller cities and towns.
Gucci unveils Namiki flagship store in Japan
It will feature a restaurant on its fourth floor later in 2021.
Check out these tech initiatives by Japan's retailers
Daiei saved 50% in opening costs for its upcoming unmanned store.
Japan-based Daiso opens first Canada store
It offers a range of products from Disney-themed items to phone accessories.
Japan's convenience stores' plans for turning around from lower sales in 2020
Convenience chains are focusing on returning to a growth trajectory.
Recovery in sight for Japan's retail sales
Consumer confidence has improve, but is not yet hitting pre-pandemic levels.
Weekly News Wrap: Japan's izakaya bars sees surge in bankruptcies; Hong Kong shop raided over ‘content labelling'
And Starbucks aims to eliminate disposable cups in South Korea by 2025.
Starbucks opens Japan store with traditional design
The Oharai-machi store is located along a historical street in Ise Shima.
Ito Yokado rolls out Next Meat's plant-based barbecue meats
This is the first time that Next Meat products will be sold alongside regular animal produce.
Japan Post invests $1.37b for a 8.32% stake in Rakuten
The two companes are looking to collaborate specifically on product sales.
Japan's foodservice market rises as more people dine out
Local consumers are becoming more interested in trying out a variety of diffcuisines.
France-based Hermès opens store in Tokyo's Omotesando
It showcases a new and exclusive Duo Cosmique designed by Kohei Kyomori.
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