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Weekly News Wrap: JD.com says worst is over for consumer demand; Tata eyes 20 'beauty tech' stores
And Tencent’s plan to cut its stake in Meituan triggered an internet stock selloff.
Alibaba launches sustainable packaging campaign with Shiseido
They offered products in refillable containers as rewards.
Mash may expand luxury brand Gelato Pique after Bain Capital deal
The Japanese apparel maker was recently bought by US-based Bain Capital Private Equity.
Bain Capital to buy majority stake in Japanese apparel maker Mash
Fashion brands under Mash include Gelato Pique, Snidel, and Fray I.D.
Havaianas Asia Pacific pledges to recycle 10% of flip-flops sold
This will be executed through its ReCycle stations.
Fruitas net income rebounds to P14m in Q3 2022
This is a reversal of the P8m net loss last year.
Metro Retail reverses net loss in first nine months
Its net income amounted to P400m.
Alibaba Group records $3.2b net loss in September 2022 quarter
Its revenue increased by 3% YoY to around $29.1b.
Cainiao revenue up 26% YoY to $2.57b in Q2 FY23
Over 70% of its revenue was from external customers.
L’Oréal Groupe, partners unveil luxury beauty brand SHIHYO
Its flagship store will open in South Korea.
Deliveroo’s Australian exit raises need to modernise food delivery
Deliveroo recently announced it will stop operations in Australia.
Deliveroo exits ‘highly competitive’ Australian market
In the first half, Australian businesses only accounted for 3% of Deliveroo’s GTV.
Consumer spending in China to see ‘steady growth’
Spending is projected to grow by 6.5%YoY in 2023.
Suntory net profit grows 14.5% in first nine months
Its net profit amounted to JPY68b.
AllHome posts P702m profit in first nine months
Its revenue stood at P9.10b over the same period.
Central Retail profit soars over 150% in Q3
Its profit stood at THB1.25b.
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