Stores
Southeast Asia's luxury retail industry shows resilience: report
Southeast Asia's luxury retail industry shows resilience: report
The fast-growing wealth in the country is expected to boost domestic spending.
Central Retail invests THB300m in new home improvement store
The new store offers more than 40,000 items.
Philippines’ food brand BALAI goes public
The IPO raised P203.8m.
Watsons China rolls out Health Care Zone in over 1,200 stores
The Health Care Zone will also be accessible online.
Consumer spending in Kuwait to grow nearly 7% in 2022
This is thanks to eased restrictions and low jobless rate amongst others.
Japanese brand GU to open first store in the US
Its pop-up store will be located in Soho, New York.
Robinson Retail net income doubles in Q2
The company recorded a 124% net income growth to P1.68b.
SMIC net income jumps 27% YoY to $457.6m in H1 2022
It is supported by the strong retail activity due to higher foot traffic in malls.
Fashion house Max Mara launches store on JD Luxury
The store released a T-shirt exclusively on the platform.
Philippines’ SMFB posts 8% net income growth in H1
The company also saw its highest level of revenue and profitability since 2018.
Australia’s retail sales up 1.4% in Q2
This is the third consecutive growth since Q4 2021.
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And Japan’s Sankyo Seiko to purchase a French luxury fashion house.
Shanghai's mall rents to remain under pressure in short term: report
The city resumed in-store dining from the end of June.
Canada-based Lululemon launches on JD's platform
The athletic apparel store offers love-themed clothing for Chinese Valentine’s Day.
Central Retail launches megaproject ‘Tops CLUB’
The project seeks to bring a global household shopping experience.
UNIQLO launches campaign to urge customer participation in sustainability initiatives
Customers can buy items made from recycled materials and join coastal clean-ups.
Philippine brand BALAI net income soars to P9m in Q2
This is up from P2m in the same period last year.
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