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Qatar Investment Authority to invest $1b in India’s Reliance Retail Ventures
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.
Thailand’s Central Retail, Ant Group launch Alipay+ in over 3,000 stores
This will allow tourists from other Asian countries to pay using digital wallets.
H&M revamps flagship Singapore store
The flagship store will now feature H&M Home and augmented reality.
Ayurvedic beauty, personal care regain traction in India
Mintel said this is due rising priority given to self-care.
Yum China opens 422 new stores in Q2
The company aims to open around 1,100 to 1,300 new stores in 2023.
Watsons partners with 4 brands for sustainability push
The brand collaborated with Kenvue, L’Oréal, and P&G.
Nearly 90% of consumers from emerging Asian markets want more sustainable lifestyle
Consumers from emerging markets are the most willing to learn more about sustainability.
Japan’s games, puzzles market almost double in 2022
Driven by Pokemon, it recorded the fastest growth in Asia.
How APAC’s foodservice sector drives towards sustainability
They turn to local sourcing and minimising food waste, amongst others.
Alamanda Shopping Centre’s first major redevelopment underway
It will be completed and relaunched in the fourth quarter of 2024.
7-Eleven Malaysia unit to sell stake in Caring Pharmacy to BIG Pharmacy
The proposed transaction is valued at around $139.4m.
In a Barbie World: Barbie movie could boost doll sales
The industry is expected to grow 16% in 2026 from 2022 levels.
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