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Reliance Retail Ventures forms JV with clothing brand Ed-a-Mamma
Reliance Retail Ventures forms JV with clothing brand Ed-a-Mamma
Reliance will hold a majority stake in the JV.
How appliance retailers boost e-commerce sales through DTC channel
They need to understand customer needs and overcome technical challenges.
Japan’s Seven & i sells Sogo & Seibu to Fortress Investment Group unit
The company aims to focus on its convenience store businesses.
Philippines’ Jollibee to acquire majority share in its Hong Kong franchisee
It will hold a 60% share in Meko Holdings for $16.08m.
Wolverine World Wide sell Hush Puppies IP in China
It will continue to own and operate the Hush Puppies brand in other markets.
Central Retail unit’s revenue could reach $285.2m
Central Marketing Group has over 40 lifestyle brands in its portfolio.
Hong Kong average retail vacancy rate hits three-year record low in Q2
Leasing activities recover as Hong Kong’s retail sector continues to improve.
Overall retail vacancy in China’s 16 major markets down to 11.01% in Q2
Brands are opening their first stores or are accelerating their expansion in China.
Easy and challenging steps to make SG brands ‘world-class’ competitive
Marketing experts advise investing in omnichannel strategies and talent to diversify brands in a global space.
UNIQLO names COO to lead global expansion
Board Director Daisuke Tsukagoshi’s appointment will take effect on 1 September.
Roark Capital acquires Subway
Subway accounts for 14% of the global sales in the bakery products limited-service restaurants sector.
Qatar Investment Authority to invest $1b in India’s Reliance Retail Ventures
It will now hold a 0.99% stake in RRVL.
Tims China targets opening 1,700 Popeyes restaurants
It opened its flagship store in Shanghai.
Starbucks Malaysia launches Signing Store in Borneo
Signing Stores create job opportunities for the deaf, and hard-of-hearing people.
Marimekko expands to Vietnam, Malaysia
It signed a franchise deal with Jaspal Group for its growth in Asia.
How Australians navigate retail spending amidst cost-of-living pressures
Omnichannel retail is projected to continue due to demand for hybrid shopping.
How beauty brands can penetrate the Japanese market
They can leverage on K-Beauty products and traditional ingredients, amongst others.
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