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Market Kurly operator postpones planned IPO
Market Kurly operator postpones planned IPO
The company plans to push through with public listing ‘at an optimal moment.’
South Korea's department stores reduce VIP benefits
Analysts said VIP customers surged amidst a spike in luxury consumption.
Weekly News Wrap: As travel resumes, China’s luxury shoppers stay local; Challenging outlook for Hong Kong’s retail sector
And Apple begins hiring retail store staff in India.
Long-term plans assessment needed for Shanghai’s retailers: report
Most brands in the city have been focusing on streamlining existing operations.
L’Oréal invests in micro-printing startup
The company developed the L’Oreal Brow Magic with Prinker Korea.
Inflation, population woes could melt South Korea’s ice cream market
The market is projected to decline by 5.8% annually until 2026.
Higher spending bodes well for Thailand’s retail sector: report
Improvement in economic activity has boosted consumer confidence.
Weekly News Wrap: Most Chinese shoppers still cautious of going out; Singaporeans hit the malls before sales tax hike
And China pledges to step up financial support to the catering sector.
Australian make-up sector to grow 4.6% annually to 2026: GlobalData
The Australian per capita expenditure on make-up reached $15.2 in 2021.
Weekly News Wrap: Cautious travelers hit China's consumer sector; Shein sets aside $15m on factory upgrades
And a top Xiaomi India executive resigns as challenges mount.
China's retailers must shift to sustainable operations: report
Improving shopper loyalty is expected to be critical as consumers spend less.
South Korean retailers offer low-price cakes ahead of Christmas
Some are providing discount benefits for pre-orders.
Weekly News Wrap: Lockdowns boost Pinduoduo’s Q3 revenues; Ex-Flipkart exec’s startup bags $5.8m in seed funding
And UK-based online fashion retailer Boohoo expands to India.
Strong local consumption buoys Guangzhou's retail sector
The food and beverage sector in the Chinese city was relatively active in Q3.
CONCEPT WATCH: Eatology cooks up a ‘halfway diet’ for Hong Kongers
The flexitarian meal plan is for consumers looking to reduce their consumption of animal-based products.
ASICS acquires race registration platform njuko
It will now offer race registration services globally.
India’s online marketplaces to reach $350b in GMV by 2027
The country’s online marketplaces have contributed over $100b in GMV so far.
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