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Grab launches online supermarket in Singapore
Grab launches online supermarket in Singapore
It is starting with over 5,000 products from local supermarket chain HAO Mart.
Dairy Farm’s Hero Group closes Giant stores in Indonesia
The company found that hypermarkets have been declining in popularity worldwide.
Aeon rolls out products in refillable packs
Customers can be refunded for returning the containers.
Miniso launched 364 stores in last 12 months
It most recently opened a new store in France.
Singapore’s GIC forms JV retail-led business with India’s PML
The joint venture will have a $733m portfolio of retail-led mixed use developments.
Dairy Farm’s Mannings roll out Olive Young products
These products include Bring Green, Boh Bio Heal and WakeMake.
South Korea to expect modest near-term retail sales figures
The country is seeing its worst outbreak, leading to tighter restrictions on stores.
Local retail giants prep up for eBay Korea bidding
The bidding marks the second attempt by eBay Korea.
HK-listed Link REIT buys Guangzhou mall for $501m
With a gross retail area of 90,113 sqm, it is considered the biggest mall in its district.
Weekly News Wrap: China’s retailers face cautious consumers; E-commerce giants flock to growing Vietnam market
And Alibaba-backed Xiaohongshu’s Weibo account goes dark after Tiananmen post.
Finding the right balance: Michelle Evans guides retailers in the course of rapid digital transformation
According to Euromonitor's Senior Head of Global Digital Consumer Research, the digital revolution has been rewiring retail for years.
Anson Bailey on key e-commerce trends that will influence businesses in Hong Kong
With consumer digital fluency levels rising higher, the new era of retail is just beginning, says KPMG’s Head of Technology and Consumer & Retail.
Uthaya Ponnusamy advises businesses on restructuring finances during the pandemic
RSM Singapore’s Partner advises close monitoring of cost, re-forecasting liquidity, and developing new growth strategies when considering financial restructuring.
Philippine retailers struggling to rightsize as logistics takes off: JLL
This is following the rise of e-commerce-use amidst long lockdowns throughout the country.
SAP lays out groundwork for customer-centricity and digitisation for retailers
A “new world of customer experience” and innovation await retail businesses during the pandemic.
Retail leaders weigh in on riding the e-commerce wave
Over 100 participants attended Retail Asia’s E-commerce Digital Conference.
IKEA to expand delivery across China via Tmall
The store piloted its delivery service in March.
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