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Meeting halfway: Daraz juggles assortment and delivery speed
Meeting halfway: Daraz juggles assortment and delivery speed
It won’t dive into quick commerce at the expense of its merchandise mix, says Daraz CEO.
Growing mobile usage in India to boost Tata Super App: report
The Tata Neu super app brings together all of its digital services in a single platform.
From the farm to your cart: This e-grocer delivers fresh produce
HappyFresh relies on its 6-year customer behaviour database in determining product offerings.
Weekly News Wrap: Alibaba, JD.com stock exodus intensifies; 7-Eleven operator picks ex-Uber executive
And Future Retail’s secured lenders reject $3.4b asset sale to Reliance.
South Korean retailers expectations high as restrictions ease
But there are concerns lifting of social distancing rules could hit large discount stores.
South Korea-based CU opens 200th outlet in Mongolia
The convenience store chain made forays in the market four years ago.
Central Retail’s e-grocery launches subscription services
The company offers free standard express deliveries at less than $3 a month.
UNIQLO opens door to London’s Regent Street
Fast Retailing noted this is its “most significant store” under the brand to date.
Malaysia-based Vertice disposes stake in Kumpulan Voir for $2.08m
Its fashion retailing business has recorded net losses since 2017.
Reliance Retail to launch handicrafts brand ‘Swadesh’
This is in support of the “Handmade in India” programme.
Central Retail invests THB100M in first standalone supermarket
The supermarket is under Tops market for consumers in Eastern Bangkok.
Bulgari launches tailor-made digital store on Tmall Luxury Pavilion
Alibaba and Bulgari joined forces in customizing the store’s interface.
South Korea’s top retailers jump to wine and whisky markets
Lotte and Shinsegae have expressed plans to set up whisky breweries.
JCCU expands sustainable product offerings
This includes 18 products that use whitebait as an ingredient.
CNSC launches duty-free stores on JD Worldwide
The store allows purchases from visitors to Hainan as early as 30 days before departure.
Weekly News Wrap: Lawson mulls supermarket chain IPO; GoTo soars 23% in market debut
And Zilingo suspends its CEO amidst a probe on its accounting practices.
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