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7-Eleven launches 1,000th Hong Kong store
7-Eleven launches 1,000th Hong Kong store
It is rolling out a series of promotions including an instant win game.
South Korean retailers compete for quicker delivery
Some are introducing, expanding, or shortening their quick delivery services.
Uniqlo snags commercial property in London’s Regent Street
The flagship store will be open by the spring of 2022.
AliExpress opens store in Barcelona shopping center
The store will bring over 800 brands, including those in the electronics sector.
CU launches 2 stores in Mongolia’s new airport
One store caters to travellers, whilst the other is available only to airport staff.
Seoul orders COVID-19 tests for department store staff
Department stores in the capital have recently become hotbeds of infection.
Weekly News Wrap: Flipkart bags $3.6b funding from SoftBank; Reliance buys a controlling stake in Just Dial
And US-based Beyond Meat launches a store on JD’s platform.
Here are the winners in the Retail Asia Awards 2021
Winners were awarded via digital award presentations on 12-16 July.
Shoppertainment set to become Southeast Asian shopping trend
More shoppers are influenced by amusing, short videos when it comes to trying out new products.
SG consumer and retail sectors to fully recover after 2025: Fitch
Real household spending will continue to fall below pre-pandemic levels in the coming years.
What are the 4 types of Singaporean online shoppers?
Contrary to the popular stereotype, Singaporean men are more price-conscious than Singaporean women.
Lazada launches e-commerce competition for Singapore undergrads
Singapore undergraduate teams will compete for $8,000 and an internship with Lazada.
New Zealand’s foodservice sector to profit in 2020-2025
Chain operators are especially expected to grow at a higher rate.
South Korea’s food companies ramp up online direct sales
CJ Cheiljedang and Hy saw a sales surge from their direct sales initiatives.
China aims to speed up domestic store openings by 2025
The country is targeting a 5% retail sales growth by 2025.
McDonald’s launches Minions-themed products in India
This came as its restaurants offer special deals to vaccinated customers.
Dada Group customizes Intra-City Delivery service for merchants
It now offers long-distance delivery services for LBX Pharmacy.
Commentary
This 11.11, the real battle lies in shopper confidence – not the biggest discount