Stores
Jio-bp to install EV charging, battery swapping stations at Nexus Malls
Jio-bp to install EV charging, battery swapping stations at Nexus Malls
The charging hubs will be accessible in five malls as part of the first phase of the rollout.
Philippine-firm AllHome expands PetBuddy store in four new locations
Euromonitor International had reported that interest in pet care will be sustained in the Philippines.
Japan’s consumer co-ops raise $6.5m for Ukraine
The proceeds has been donated to UNICEF and other organizations.
Intime’s Hangzhou store offers free rides to customers
The service does not require minimum purchases from shoppers.
Tighter competition expected for Bangkok’s retail sector in 2022
The sector’s outlook is expected to suffer weaker consumer confidence.
MINISO opens doors of first flagship store in Malaysia
The MINISO 3.0 features a brand new toy section.
Consumers now equally rely on in-store, online for shopping
Around 67% discover new products in-store, and 66% through mobile phones.
Mega Sale days lead to new product discovery: report
Around 94% of APAC consumers are keen on trying new brands during Mega Sale days.
Figaro Group on track to reach 150-store target
Currently, the group has 30 new stores under construction.
Kuwait’s consumer spending to grow 6.2% in 2022
This is due to Kuwait's recovery from COVID-19.
Paris Baguette operator buys full stake in restaurant chain Lina’s
SPC Group plans to expand Lina’s presence to North America and Southeast Asia.
South Korea’s GS25 donates inventory of closed stores
The inventory was sent to a rehabilitation facility for PWDs.
Weekly News Wrap: Amazon India seller accuses antitrust agency of illegal detention; Uniqlo to raise prices on goods
And Apollo-Reliance consortium makes a binding offer to Boots’ international arm.
Growth in sight for Japan’s retail sector despite slow recovery
Store footfall is continuing to rise despite substantial COVID-19 cases.
UNIQLO Singapore to open 3rd store in west region
The store located in The Clementi Mall will open on 24 June.
South Korea’s skincare market to reach $11.4b by 2026
This is up from $8.5b in 2021 projected by GlobalData.
Malaysia’s wholesale, retail sales jump 15.2% YoY in April
This is due to the rise in online purchases and the Hari Raya celebration.
Commentary
Packaging the future: Why Asia’s F&B sector must treat sustainability as strategy