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7-Eleven Hong Kong launches bags with Peanuts characters
7-Eleven Hong Kong launches bags with Peanuts characters
The bag was designed by Japanese denim label FDMTL.
Weekly News Wrap: Thai army boycotts Lazada; Tax, input costs hit Reliance’s profits
And Indian grocery startup Zepto raises $200m in fresh funding.
APAC’s Q1 retail growth momentum dragged by movement restrictions anew
Greater China was the most affected due to strict lockdowns.
Comfortable office furniture doesn’t have to cost ‘silly money’: ErgoTune and EverDesk+
The Singapore brands brought ergonomic chairs and desks to overseas markets with prices starting at $399 and $599, respectively.
Hong Kong retail sales drop 13.8% YoY in March
Local epidemic situation dampened consumption confidence
Tailor-fitting retail stores to catch up on the digitisation race
Retailers would need over 200 hours to manually digitise their products, but Fairmart claims this could be trimmed down to zero.
South Korea’s Genesis BBQ opens six shops in US
The fried chicken chain now has 150 shops in 19 states in the country.
South Korea’s convenience stores ramp up liquor store openings
CU’s liquor stores enjoy higher alcohol sales than its other stores.
Weekly News Wrap: Panic buying seen in Beijing stores; Billionaire takes on India’s retail giants with new e-commerce platform
And investigators raid Amazon, Flipkart’s top sellers for data, and documents.
Singapore’s retail growth to rely on essential spending: Fitch
Real household income growth is expected to be relatively modest in 2022-2026.
APAC to drive over $60b global airport retail market: report
This will be driven by an increase in retail space, and rising passenger numbers amongst others.
South Korean retailers expectations high as restrictions ease
But there are concerns lifting of social distancing rules could hit large discount stores.
South Korea-based CU opens 200th outlet in Mongolia
The convenience store chain made forays in the market four years ago.
Central Retail’s e-grocery launches subscription services
The company offers free standard express deliveries at less than $3 a month.
UNIQLO opens door to London’s Regent Street
Fast Retailing noted this is its “most significant store” under the brand to date.
Reliance Retail to launch handicrafts brand ‘Swadesh’
This is in support of the “Handmade in India” programme.
Central Retail invests THB100M in first standalone supermarket
The supermarket is under Tops market for consumers in Eastern Bangkok.
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