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JD and P&G China launches assistant for visually impaired consumers

The shopping assistant offers an array of services including consultation and home delivery.

JD and P&G China launches assistant for visually impaired consumers

The shopping assistant offers an array of services including consultation and home delivery.

Which Southeast Asian companies made it to the Top 250 retailers?

These were from Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Around 60 APAC companies included in Top 250 retailers

China’s JD.com, Inc., which is the top company from the region, ranked 9th globally.

Starbucks opens new store in Malaysia

The new store marks the Starbucks’ presence in all states and federal territories in Malaysia.

JD Logistics revenue rises over 42% in 2021

Its total revenue stood at RMB104.b during the year.

UNIQLO temporarily suspends operations in Russia amidst conflict

The company also condemned all forms of aggression that violate human rights.

Kuwait household spending to grow 6.7% in 2022

It is expected to reach $31.9b, surpassing pre-pandemic spending levels.

Greater China, APAC drag Adidas’ sales growth in 2021

The market reduced Adidas’ revenue growth by €1.5b.

Central Retail expands in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor

The company will open a new shopping center – Robinson Lifestyle and Robinson Department Store Ban Chang.

Philippines' URC net income surges 109% YoY to $465.4m in 2021

This is on the back of the sale of its Oceania business. 

Asia’s retail experts to converge in Retail Asia Summit 2022

Notable speakers will lead various discussions in the two-day summit.

UNIQLO Japan same-store sales drop 14%YoY in February

Total sales, including online sales, also declined 11.4%

UNIQLO to pilot curated space for female shoppers in SG

The flagship store for women will be located at the ION Orchard store in Singapore.

Philippines-based SariSuki bags $7.1m in funding round

The company is aiming to build an e-grocery platform in the country.

JD-controlled JV pairs with CNSC to boost duty-free business

The JV with Lagardere Travel Retail also seeks to expand their duty-free operations.

Alibaba ramps up benefits for employees

Employees could have seven days paid family care leave per year.

Alibaba’s Ele.me sets aside $3.2m to cut commission on merchants

The subsidy allows reduced commission for covered merchants for at least 15 days.