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Mitsubishi, Lawson to supply solar power to 3,600 convenience stores
Mitsubishi, Lawson to supply solar power to 3,600 convenience stores
The supplying of the renewable energy will start in April 2022.
Answering consumer needs amidst the push for digital transformation
The push to become more customer-centric makes digitalisation inevitable.
South Korean retailers get into upcycling initiatives
Hyundai Department Store is selling bags made from its old banners.
JD Fresh gets direct cherry sources from Chilean exporters
China takes up 95% of Chile’s cherry exports.
Weekly News Wrap: Alibaba’s e-commerce domination under threat; Ikea to invest $1.19b in two New Delhi malls
And traditional crafts retailer FabIndia mulls a $500m IPO.
Starbucks Coffee bans disposable cups in Jeju Island
The company has set up 26 return slots for multi-use cups.
Don Don Donki launches new Jonetz store in Malaysia
The store seeks to provide a gourmet trip experience with dishes from various parts of Japan.
Retail Asia commends leading FMCG companies in the region at the FMCG Asia Awards
Over 20 companies were awarded in the inaugural awards programme.
Colgate-Palmolive inks MOU with Shopee to boost e-commerce business
The partnership is aimed at growing Colgate’s digital sales by over 20 times by 2025.
7-Eleven Malaysia ventures to pharmacy business in Indonesia
The proposal is expected to be completed in 2022.
Korea’s first Western-style restaurant shuts down
Its location is expected to be renovated to make way for a haute restaurant complex.
South Korea dominated AliExpress’ Black Friday sales
The volume of parcels shipped to South Korea was the highest amongst all countries.
Weekly News Wrap: Indian salesmen protest against Reliance; Australia’s Coles Group sued over underpayment of staff
And China’s state-owned paper rebukes Canada Goose over alleged consumer law violation.
Aumake and Miniso to launch dual-brand stores in Australia
These stores will sell a variety of household goods and beauty products.
Sharing economy, buying time megatrends gain ground in China
Over 50% of the Chinese consumers engaged in sharing economy in 2019.
What are the digital mega trends in China’s e-commerce?
These mega trends include the rise of smart cities and homes, and shifting market frontiers, among others.
The future of Singapore retail is cross-border trade: Amazon
By 2026, e-commerce exports revenue is expected to skyrocket to $3.5b.
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