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Convenience, traceability key to a better delivery service
Convenience, traceability key to a better delivery service
Customers want more delivery options and visibility in the delivery process.
India’s retail inflation to hit 6% in 2022: GlobalData
This follows the ban on wheat exports India imposed.
Atome eyes expansion in South Korea by year-end
This will make Atome the BNPL that covers the most number of markets in Asia.
Amazon Australia's solar projects in NSW start operations
The two solar farms aim to produce 392,000MWh energy yearly.
Starbucks Korea vows to recycle all coffee grounds by 2027
Coffee grounds were reclassified as recirculation resources last March.
Rakuten connects loyalty program with Japan Airlines
Rakuten Points can be mutually exchanged with JAL Miles.
AllDay Supermarket profit climbs 33% in Q1 despite Omicron threat
Its net profit stood at P95m (approx. US$1.8m), up from P71m (US$1.3m).
JD revamps fashion business towards omnichannel format
The online channel mainly focuses on young consumption groups.
Weekly News Wrap: Luxury brands navigate Shanghai lockdown; Amazon slams Reliance takeover of Future stores
And fast-fashion retailer Shein is seeing a slowdown in growth.
Pandora to build crafting facility in Vietnam
The jewellery brand will invest $100m for the building of the new facility.
India’s Big Bazaar maintains lead with boost from young shoppers, online investments
GlobalData reported that 59% of Indian consumers shop at Big Bazaar.
Coupang profit soars 42% YoY in Q1 2022
Its revenue rose 22% YoY, whilst its losses improved by 29% YoY.
Shakey’s PIZZA more than doubles net income to P76m in Q1
This was driven in part by a strong resurgence of dine-in sales.
Carousell to acquire Singapore’s Refash
The acquisition will simplify the selling process for time-starved users.
Adidas, Foot Locker enter strategic partnership
They target retail sales to exceed $2b by 2025 under the partnership.
Central Retail Corporation net profit soars 189% YoY in Q1 2022
Its sales exceeded targets and were up by 16%.
JFC net income skyrockets to $43.9m in Q1 2022
The increase from $2.9m in Q1 2021 is backed by property transfer and sales.
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