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Uniqlo opens first touchpoint store in Singapore
It is only 10% the size of a typical Uniqlo outlet.
FairPrice ramps up digital push with new ‘Store of Tomorrow’ programme
Innovations include self-checkouts and biometric payments.
Hong Kong retail sales down 2.3% in April
After adjusting for inflation, retail sales dropped 3.3%YoY.
Dior names new creative director
First time since Christian Dior that one director leads all three divisions.
Yum China increases share buyback to $510m for H2 2025
This is a 42% increase from the $360m planned in H1.
Puma’s ads focus on athlete collaborations across sports
It focuses on themes like athletic achievement and team spirit.
Alo Yoga opens first store in the Philippines
This marks the brand’s expansion into Southeast Asia.
DFI Retail group sells 22.2% stake in Robinsons Retail Holdings
Proceeds will be used to support DFI’s capital allocation strategy.
7-Eleven Malaysia to acquire 30% stake in BLoyalty
It will buy 30% of BLoyalty for $211,465.
Retailers race to fix store experience in Vietnam
As Vietnam’s middle class grows, retailers are investing in offline store formats.
Retailers rethink store layouts to match digital-era habits
IKEA is ditching its classic maze-like layout for a simpler, straight-line design.
CJ Foods to build new mandu factory in Japan
Construction is expected to finish by July.
Rakuten Group to merge five subsidiaries to streamline operations
It will be effective from 1 January 2026.
Lazada announces $100m annual investment in affiliate programme
Affiliate marketing drives 20% of Southeast Asia’s online sales.
Record heat drives sales surge in Philippines' sari-sari stores
In Visayas and Mindanao alone, refreshment drink sales hit PHP 64 million.
India’s Myntra expands to Singapore with launch of 'Myntra Global'
Offers 35,000 styles from 100 Indian brands
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