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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.

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.

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.