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Toys”R”Us Asia names new CEO

The appointment of Leo Tsoi took effect on 1 April.

Levi’s launches largest store in Asia 

The store is located in Bangalore in India.

Central Retail opens first 24-hour supermarket

It will also come with a Personal Shopper service.

Hot drinks sector in Indonesia to grow nearly 8% through 2027

This is thanks to increased outdoor mobility and tourism rebound, GlobalData reported. 

What will drive hot drinks sales growth in Vietnam?

The market is expected to grow 9.1% annually. 

Alibaba splits into 6 business units

Except for Taobao Tmall, the other business can raise outside capital and pursue IPO.

South Korea retail sales up 7.9% in February

The operating days during the Seollal holidays helped boost sales.

Thai restaurant tops Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant

A total of nine restaurants from Bangkok made it to the list.

Retail sales in Australia remain flat in February

It rose by 0.2% in February, following a 1.8% growth in the previous month. 

Hot drinks sales growth in China hinges on reopening

The market is expected to expand to $53.9b by 2027, GlobalData reported. 

Why retailers integrate technology in their operations

This includes virtual and augmented reality, and data analytics, amongst others.

H&M outperforms over 40 fashion brands in emissions reductions

The company scored a B- in Stand.earth’s 2023 Fossil Free Fashion scorecard. 

Over two-thirds of largest fashion firms score low in sustainability

Only H&M scored high in the Fossil Free Fashion scorecard. 

Around 1 in 2 working women in India consumes VMS: Mintel

Bone and digestive health, and immunity are the top three benefits they want from VMS.

Where do consumers spend the majority of their budget?

Nearly half of the consumers shop the omnichannel.