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Delivery Hero ends negotiations for foodpanda business sale in SEA
Delivery Hero ends negotiations for foodpanda business sale in SEA
The company said they remain open to future M&A.
Siam Piwat, Hyundai Department Store partner for retail expansion
The collaboration will help draw Thailand’s growing K-culture crowd.
Social media spurs organic sales growth
Brands leverage social platforms for brand expansion.
Louis Vuitton launches VIP-exclusive store in Singapore
The L’Appartement is the first-ever boutique exclusive to VIP Louis Vuitton shoppers.
SUGI Holdings to enter Thailand’s health and beauty care industry
Together with Retail Business Public, all parties will present a new store concept by mid-2024.
Woolworths CEO to retire in September
Brad Banducci will be succeeded by Amanda Bardwell.
ASEAN consumer activity to moderate in 2024: report
The region, however, will remain the fastest-expanding market globally.
Daiso founder Hirotako Yano passes away at 80
Yano established the company in 1977.
French fashion brand Kiabi announces Asia debut
The brand will first enter the Indian market
Louis Vuitton opens first restaurant in SEA
The restaurant is a creative collaboration with legendary chef Gaggan Anand.
PriyoShop raises $5m in pre-Series A funding round
The financing will help the company upgrade its tech infrastructure for its users.
Indonesian consumers pivot towards halal cosmetics: analyst
The sector will achieve a CAGR of 3% to 4% in APAC from 2022 to 2027.
Carousell co-founder Lucas Ngoo to exit the e-commerce company
Ngoo said he wants to explore other industries such as AI in healthcare, amongst others.
Singapore's Qoo10 buys e-commerce platform Wish
Merchants and users of Wish will receive access to Qoo10’s cross-border benefits.
Shopee Supermarkets' Price Lock saves $1m for Singaporean families
The pilot Price Lock initiative aims to assist families with vouchers and markdowns.
Restaurant Brands International unveils long-term growth plan for 2028
The company aims to open 40,000 restaurants for its four anchor brands.
Frictionless commerce faces uphill battle from lukewarm customer feedback
The sector gained a moderate $375.m from retail in 2023.
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