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China's retail sales down 1.1% to $463b in July

Goods saw positive growth for the first time, but the catering sector remained weak.

China's retail sales down 1.1% to $463b in July

Goods saw positive growth for the first time, but the catering sector remained weak.

Starbucks rolls out two plant-based food items in Singapore

It will be available in stores and through delivery.

Amazon expands anti-counterfeit service to Australia and Singapore

Over 10,000 brands have enrolled in its Project Zero.

Subscription services on the rise amongst South Korea's groceries

The service has helped Emart 24 boost sales of its ice cup vouchers.

Koufu Group's profits plunged 82% to $1.85m in H1

Its outlet and mall management segment saw lower fixed and variable rental income.

Rewards platform ShopBack launches in Vietnam

Users can earn up to 25% from merchants such as Lazada and Shopee.

Weaker sales haunt Singapore's retail sector in coming months

Tourist arrivals are unlikely to grow in the coming months.

Vietnam's retail sales rose 7% to $14.46b in July

It accounted for 79.2% of the total sales of goods and services.

Burberry launches social retail store in Shenzhen, China

It showcases an interactive window upon entrance.

Singapore retail sales down 27.8% in June

Department stores saw the largest drop in sales.

Hong Kong's restaurant receipts down 25.9% to $2.74b in Q2

The declines narrowed from Q1 as social distancing measures eased.

Weekly News Wrap: China's July auto sales to grow 14.9%; Filipino retailers reel from weak foot traffic

And Melbourne, Australia is shutting down most of its retail sector for six weeks.

Sa Sa adopts omni-channel sales system

It can provide a channel for its consultants to make extra commissions.

Consolidation underway amongst China's condiment brands

The top five players in the segment account for only 21% of the market share.

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.