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Couche-Tard ends $47b bid for Seven & i
Couche-Tard ends $47b bid for Seven & i
It cited refusal by Seven & i to engage constructively.
Offline retail still leads global personal accessories market in 2024
Customers prefer in-store shopping for personal accessories to see and try products.
Guardian launches mobile app to streamline shopping
The app offers access to thousands of items.
On opens first flagship store at Singapore's Jewel Changi Airport
A standout feature is the Magic Wall.
What’s driving the rise of marketplaces in global e-commerce?
Low prices and AI propel growth in 2024.
India’s Reliance Retail Ventures invests in UK's Facegym
Reliance's Tira will bring FACEGYM to India.
JD Super expands blueberry supply with Camposol partnership
The blueberries are shipped via a sanitised cold chain from Peru to China.
Rakuten opens e-commerce platform to Singapore sellers
Sellers can ship directly from Singapore to Japan.
Miniso opens largest Melbourne flagship store
This is the brand’s 10th store in Australia since March 2025.
Asian brands gain ground in Indonesia’s retail market
Shifting consumer preferences, brand perception, and loyalty tech fuel the rise of Eastern labels.
South Korea’s Bunjang targets Singapore as launchpad for Asia expansion
User growth in Singapore has jumped 452% from January to June 2025.
Marithé + François Girbaud opens first store in Greater China
Three more stores planned in 2025.
Zalora names new CEO
Felipe Garcia Alvarez will take on the role in early September.
TikTok Shop Malaysia extends free returns to 30 days for mall products
This applies exclusively to items with the official 'Mall' badge.
Australian retailers warn RBA’s rate hold a setback for sector recovery
RBA holds cash rate at 3.85% despite easing inflation.
Global cheese market to hit $225.42b by 2030
It is driven by rising demand for plant-based alternatives.
Guess Jeans launches Tokyo flagship
Japan is now one of the company’s most important international markets.