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Japan's retail sales dipped 1.2% in June

Automobiles saw the sharpest drop in sales at 17.2%.

Japan's retail sales dipped 1.2% in June

Automobiles saw the sharpest drop in sales at 17.2%.

Hong Kong's retail sales slip 24.8% in June

The decline softened as the local epidemic abated during the month.

Sheng Siong's profits soared 98% to $54.41m in H1

The company saw elevated consumer demand in Q2.

Dairy Farm's profits dropped 35% to $115m in H1

Its health and beauty business suffered partly from lack of tourists in Hong Kong.

Influencers offer lucrative channel for China's FMCGs: report

Brands linked to comfort or cleanliness are best placed to benefit from Wanghong.

Weekly News Wrap: Chinese firms tap e-commerce platforms; Japan's retailers turn to digital tools

And India’s Reliance Industries looks to buy Future Group’s retail operations for $3.6b.

Japanese buyers favour cheaper, casual apparel: report

Shimamura is best placed to enjoy this trend.

Four in five Chinese customers ramp up online shopping amidst the pandemic

A mobile in-app tracking could drive further sales during peak shopping season.

Great Singapore Sale goes online on 9 September

It will offer various deals across retail, F&B, attractions and hotels.

Luk Fook's same store sales plunged 71% in Q1

They are planning to close five shops in Hong Kong.

Shopee adds JCB International as new payment option

They will offer year-round and seasonal discounts.

RedMart rolls out two new delivery services

This aims to provide greater flexibility to customers.

Itochu eyes $5.4b FamilyMart Japan buyout

It might bring agricultural producer associations as minority stakeholders.

Global clothing brands pull out from China market

Foreign brands who are unable to adapt to the local market struggle more.

FairPrice Finest air in-store radio programme

It will serve as a platform for FairPrice and its brands to put out announcements.

Gome App launches 20,000 goods from JD Super

The products will be promoted through live-streaming.