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Tata's backing offers competitive edge for India's BigBasket

The conglomerate is in the final stages of buying a 60% stake in the retailer for $1.3b.

Tata's backing offers competitive edge for India's BigBasket

The conglomerate is in the final stages of buying a 60% stake in the retailer for $1.3b.

APAC to dominate global value apparel market by 2024

A growing middle class makes China and India an attractive market for low-end fashion brands.

Japan's convenience stores look to get back growth

Some stores are beginning to test small minimart grocery formats.

South Korea's craft brewers urge to allow online sales of beers

Over half of the country’s small craft brewers are now under restructuring.

Tech improvements boost India's online fashion retail market

A growing e-commerce has also been gaining grip in the country.

Vietnam's retailers, restaurants to enjoy recovery in 2021

Spending in consumer categories outside of F&B will see a double-digit rise.

South Korea's department stores tap into customers' 'sensibility'

Shinsegae launched a lifestyle content section, whilst Hyundai introduced magazine content.

Uniqlo Singapore to open new store at Tampines Mall

It will be a bigger store than its first launched at Tampines.

Apple to open more retail stores in India

The company found that its business in the country doubled in Q1 FY2020.

Longer lockdowns loom over Malaysia's retailers in H1 2021

Restrictions on shopping malls and crowded stores will likely be the last to be lifted.

AEON to expand online offering with US-based Boxed tie-up

It will roll out a storefront platform for its virtual mall by Q2.

FairPrice opens first hypermarket with cocktail bar

It also has a dine-in area that focuses on local brands.

Amazon halts Pantry delivery service in India

This is expected to help the company in simplifying its grocery proposition.

Tencent invests $100m in online grocery startup Xingsheng

Analysts expect the startup’s current funding round to be followed by an IPO.

South Korean retailers compete over same-day delivery

Online sales doubled for Lotte Mart’s stores that offer Delivery Now services.

Reliance Retail partners with Kirana stores for online delivery

It has tied up with nearly 60,000 kiranas, and has plans to enroll more by April.