Stores

Korea Seven’s takeover of Ministop Korea clinches regulator approval

The approval is expected by the regulator to spur three-way competition in the market.

Bangkok’s retail growth to depend on government support: report

Activity revived in Thailand’s industry in Q4 2021 but outlook remained muted.

Taobao Deals launches 10-Yuan store

It has also unveiled a 100 store for higher-value products.

Tim Hortons’ mid-2022 launch in India is ‘well-timed’: GlobalData

The Canada-based restaurant chain will likely benefit from the resurgence of ‘out-of-home dining.’

Singapore Retailers Association elects Ernie Koh as new president

He will take over R Dhinakaran, who sat for three consecutive terms since 2016.

Thailand’s 2022 consumer spending recovery will be slow: Fitch

Spending is expected to return to pre-pandemic level by 2025.

AllHome expects increased footfall as the Philippines reopens economy

The company has observed many of its consumers are “revenge shopping” in its stores.

Which APAC shoppers should businesses watch?

This includes digital streamliners, and social explorers, amongst others.

H&M opens doors in Cambodia

H&M’s first store in the country is located at the AEON Mall.

Japan’s Nitori Retail enters Singapore

Its first store in the Lion City will open on 31 March.

JD’s Seven Fresh rolls out autonomous vehicles in Shenzhen

The fully automated vehicles can travel for up to 100 kilometres.

Steady growth ahead for Australia’s retail spending

The country is not expected to return to another strict lockdown.