Stores

AS Watson is first health and beauty retailer signatory under UN Women initative

The Women's Empowerment Principles aims to foster gender equity and women's empowerment.

1 in 2 retailers prioritises improving customer experience: report

Retailers are setting their eyes on growing their online presence.

Over 80% of retailers will still have online, physical stores in the next 5 years

Consumers want to physically see and touch items they would buy.

LEGO shifts to sustainable materials for all products

The brand has placed 60% on its investments in environmental initiatives.

Nitori to open its first store in the Philippines

It has also set to expand to Indonesia and India.

Malaysian retailer KK Super Mart to expand in Uzbekistan

KK Group of Companies has supervised over 800 shopping centres in Malaysia.

Three strategies the luxury sector should focus on to boost sales

Gen Zs and tourist shoppers will be crucial for the sector.

Suntory Wellness acquires NBD Healthcare

The acquisition was completed on 1 March.

Hermès launches new Tokyo concept store

The new flagship store is located in Azabudai Hills.

Reliance targets bringing British retailer Primark to India 

Primark is currently operating over 400 stores globally.

SEA retail sales during Ramadan to see nearly 50% growth

Malaysia saw the highest average increase in sales with 40%, whilst Singapore gained 30% in 2023.

Teddy bear inventor Steiff, Melchers ink partnership for China expansion

Both companies will establish a supply chain and distribution centre in Shanghai.