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Sa Sa adopts omni-channel sales system
Sa Sa adopts omni-channel sales system
It can provide a channel for its consultants to make extra commissions.
Consolidation underway amongst China's condiment brands
The top five players in the segment account for only 21% of the market share.
Japan's retail sales dipped 1.2% in June
Automobiles saw the sharpest drop in sales at 17.2%.
Hong Kong's retail sales slip 24.8% in June
The decline softened as the local epidemic abated during the month.
Sheng Siong's profits soared 98% to $54.41m in H1
The company saw elevated consumer demand in Q2.
Dairy Farm's profits dropped 35% to $115m in H1
Its health and beauty business suffered partly from lack of tourists in Hong Kong.
Influencers offer lucrative channel for China's FMCGs: report
Brands linked to comfort or cleanliness are best placed to benefit from Wanghong.
Weekly News Wrap: Chinese firms tap e-commerce platforms; Japan's retailers turn to digital tools
And India’s Reliance Industries looks to buy Future Group’s retail operations for $3.6b.
Japanese buyers favour cheaper, casual apparel: report
Shimamura is best placed to enjoy this trend.
Four in five Chinese customers ramp up online shopping amidst the pandemic
A mobile in-app tracking could drive further sales during peak shopping season.
Great Singapore Sale goes online on 9 September
It will offer various deals across retail, F&B, attractions and hotels.
Luk Fook's same store sales plunged 71% in Q1
They are planning to close five shops in Hong Kong.
Shopee adds JCB International as new payment option
They will offer year-round and seasonal discounts.
Weekly News Wrap: Asian vendors hawk wares in social media; China's consumption remains robust
And robot clocks in for Japan’s convenience stores.
RedMart rolls out two new delivery services
This aims to provide greater flexibility to customers.
Itochu eyes $5.4b FamilyMart Japan buyout
It might bring agricultural producer associations as minority stakeholders.
Global clothing brands pull out from China market
Foreign brands who are unable to adapt to the local market struggle more.
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