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Japan Post invests $1.37b for a 8.32% stake in Rakuten
Japan Post invests $1.37b for a 8.32% stake in Rakuten
The two companes are looking to collaborate specifically on product sales.
Weekly News Wrap: Shopee sends regional rivals scrambling; H&M disappears from Chinese sites after Xinjiang comment
And Amazon urges Indian regulators not to change e-commerce investment rules.
Japan's foodservice market rises as more people dine out
Local consumers are becoming more interested in trying out a variety of diffcuisines.
Retail Asia sets off 2021 with virtual conference on 21 May
Get firsthand insights from notable speakers about the latest retail industry news happening across Asia.
A.S. Watson to reduce its electricity use by 30% in 2030
The retailer aims for 100% of its electricity to come from renewable sources.
Shinsegae enters $221m share swap deal with portal operator Naver
The two companies agreed to collaborate in a meeting last January.
Check out the four preliminary bidders eyeing eBay Korea
Major players are seeking M&As to survive in the country’s e-commerce sector.
CU retakes position as South Korea's largest convenience store chain
Making the top three are GS25 and 7-Eleven.
Philippines' Robinsons Place Tacloban reopens
The mall closed for two years after suffering a fire incident.
South Korea's top health and beauty stores declined in 2020
This halted a steady growth amidst a shift towards online channels.
Don Don Donki launches Jonetz concept in Malaysia
The store is also available for delivery through Shopee.
Weekly News Wrap: Japan's malls brace for no-foreigner Olympics; Indian court drops asset freeze on Future Group CEO
And Jolibee is looking towards foreign expansion.
IDC reveals APEJ payment strategies predictions in 2021
APEJ region has been the focal point of digital transformation amidst COVID-19 pandemic.
Product analytics is top measurement of digital success: Harvard study
Around 92% of respondents say now is a unique opportunity to capitalise on digital acceleration.
Consumers to continue buying products using brand websites: study
Around 55% have used a brand’s website in their path to purchase.
Starbucks launches store on JD's platform
It offers mugs, gift cards and seasonal foods through the platform.
South Korea's department stores hit pre-pandemic sales levels
Sales doubled for Hyundai, Lotte, and Shinsegae on 7-5 March.
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