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How can retailers thrive in the omnichannel landscape?
How can retailers thrive in the omnichannel landscape?
Personalisation and consistency, amongst others, remain crucial in the omnichannel strategy.
7 trends that shape the retail industry
Brands continue to set their footprint across channels, and are adopting AI and sustainability, amongst others, in their operations.
IKEA uses AI-improved demand sensing technology for accurate customer data
Demand sensing has seen success in IKEA from its pilot in Norway last 2020.
Jollibee increases stake over Tim Ho Wan brand
Jollibee Worldwide’s participating interest grew to 92%.
CHARLES & KEITH introduces first exclusive showroom at new Japan flagship store
The new exclusive showroom will feature the brand’s new products to media and celebrities.
Retail in South Korea grows 8.7% in November
Offline sales saw a 4.5% increase, while online sales grew by 12.7%.
Domino’s Pizza expands China franchise with 10 new stores
DPC Dash reaches a milestone with openings in Xiamen, Yangzhou, and other mainland cities.
GOPIZZA lands as the third-leading, fastest-growing pizza chain in Singapore
The Korean pizza chain has expanded to 27 outlets.
KFC India operator takes over Thailand operations
The acquisition involves over 274 KFC Thailand restaurants that employed over 4,500 workers.
Dubai-based investment firm buys SushiSamba
Shamal Holding had a 50% stake in the restaurant group before the acquisition.
KFC reaches 10,000th store milestone in China
The iconic fast food chain has a strong 36 years of growth in the Chinese market.
APPF Retail disposes of Far North Queensland shopping centre
The transaction will take place in late February 2024.
Charter Hall Retail REIT to sell two shopping centres
It will divest the Southgate Square and Rosebud Plaza.
Toys “R” Us launches new experience-driven store in Changi Airport
The store will also feature a mini indoor play park by Kiztopia.
WalterMart partners with 2GO for same-day grocery delivery
The logistics company will manage WalterMart’s delivery platforms covering 13 key cities.
Pizza Hut Indonesia's Ristorante concept features diverse menu at reasonable prices
The new restaurant aims to draw family audiences and a younger generation of Indonesians.
Taiwan’s Gong cha inks 2 master franchisees in the Americas
This will support its expansion in the region by over 100 stores.
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