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Alibaba's Tmall rolls out 3D shopping for furniture brands
Alibaba's Tmall rolls out 3D shopping for furniture brands
Customers can explore over 10,000 showrooms through their phones.
Check out FamilyMart's new stores across Asia
The company rolled out its first drive-through store in Malaysia.
Japan-based Daiso opens first Canada store
It offers a range of products from Disney-themed items to phone accessories.
Japan's convenience stores' plans for turning around from lower sales in 2020
Convenience chains are focusing on returning to a growth trajectory.
Alibaba rolls out measures easing merchant operations
Taobao will waive deposit fees for new merchants, with refunds for existing sellers.
Alibaba's Kaola Global to co-create 500 products in 2021
This comes as more users shop for specialty imports, such as juices from Cuba.
Weekly News Wrap: Alibaba's shares up 6% after anti-monopoly fine; Small Indian businesses hold event vs. Amazon summit
And Swiss watch brand Piaget to open more stores in China.
Singapore's homegrown retailer Naiise closes doors after disastrous financial year
Founder Dennis Tay is expected to file for personal bankruptcy.
South Korea's SK Group buys 16.3% stake in VinCommerce
They will collaborate to invest in retail, logistics, and electronic payments.
South Korea's SK Group buys 16.3% stake in VinCommerce
They will collaborate to invest in retail, logistics, and electronic payments.
Indonesia to see retail sales recovery in Q2
The country’s consumer confidence saw a slight month-on-month uptick in February.
South Korea's supermarkets ramp up fresh-food and delivery services
GS’ one-hour delivery service saw a 457% surge in demand between December 2020 and March 2021.
Reliance Retail extends completion date of Future Retail acquisition
Amazon has formally objected to the deal, putting the transaction under dispute.
Recovery in sight for Japan's retail sales
Consumer confidence has improve, but is not yet hitting pre-pandemic levels.
Masan Group's VinMart renamed as Winmart
The company plans to expand its outlets by 30,000 stores over the next five years.
Shopee to ramp up focus on K-beauty brands
It has tied up with Amorepacific to expand it’s digital reach in Southeast Asia and Taiwan.
Alibaba fined $2.8b over anti-monopoly regulations
The company will also need to submit a compliance report for three consecutive years.
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