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Starbucks Korea vows to recycle all coffee grounds by 2027

Coffee grounds were reclassified as recirculation resources last March.

Starbucks Korea vows to recycle all coffee grounds by 2027

Coffee grounds were reclassified as recirculation resources last March.

Rakuten connects loyalty program with Japan Airlines

Rakuten Points can be mutually exchanged with JAL Miles.

AllDay Supermarket profit climbs 33% in Q1 despite Omicron threat 

Its net profit stood at P95m (approx. US$1.8m), up from P71m (US$1.3m).

JD revamps fashion business towards omnichannel format

The online channel mainly focuses on young consumption groups.

Pandora to build crafting facility in Vietnam

The jewellery brand will invest $100m for the building of the new facility.

India’s Big Bazaar maintains lead with boost from young shoppers, online investments 

GlobalData reported that 59% of Indian consumers shop at Big Bazaar.

Coupang profit soars 42% YoY in Q1 2022

Its revenue rose 22% YoY, whilst its losses improved by 29% YoY.

Shakey’s PIZZA more than doubles net income to P76m in Q1 

This was driven in part by a strong resurgence of dine-in sales.

Carousell to acquire Singapore’s Refash

The acquisition will simplify the selling process for time-starved users.

Adidas, Foot Locker enter strategic partnership

They target retail sales to exceed $2b by 2025 under the partnership.

JFC net income skyrockets to $43.9m in Q1 2022

The increase from $2.9m in Q1 2021 is backed by property transfer and sales.

MPPA sales grow 9.2% amidst social restrictions and scarcity of cooking oil

PT Matahari Putra Prima Tbk. (MPPA) recorded total sales of IDR1.69t ($112.41m) in the first quarter of 2022.

Subway, Pegacorn ink agreement for expansion in Peninsular Malaysia

Around 500 Subway stores will be opened under the master franchise agreement.

LVMH’s Celine launches flagship store on JD

The luxury fashion brand is showcasing its 520 capsule handbag series on the store.

Nike’s Singapore and Malaysia outlets now owned by GMG

The new operator has expressed plans to expand their footprint in Asia.