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Weekly News Wrap: Seven & i rebuffs criticisms from investor; Future Retail’s lenders urges putting assets up for auction
Weekly News Wrap: Seven & i rebuffs criticisms from investor; Future Retail’s lenders urges putting assets up for auction
And Starbucks China reels over airport cafe closures and low traffic to offices.
India’s grocers to gain in redefining its core value proposition
The grocers can start by evaluating their consumers’ spending behaviours.
Japanese multinational fast-food chains reel over potato shortage
The shortage has pushed McDonald’s Japan to temporarily drop some offerings.
H&M India to roll out home decor products in spring
Its H&M Home products will also be introduced in its existing stores in India.
These naturally sustainable stores in Asia are leading in development
These are L’Occitane and Starbucks Greener Store, according to IGD.
Muji, Fairprice Xtra amongst world’s Store of the Future: report
The IGD also named Giant in the US, Asda in the UK, and four others.
Philippines' Figaro Coffee Group bares 2022 expansion plans
For the first quarter, it plans to open five Angel’s Pizza outlets.
Philippines’ Figaro Coffee to offer keto-friendly pastries
Figaro will be introducing Keto Coconut Tiramisu and Sugar-free Keto Brownies.
Chinese consumers will be top luxury clients in 2025: report
They would account for 40% to 45% of the global purchases.
Personal hygiene products sales to surge as Omicron hits APAC
Seven in 10 APAC consumers buy their personal hygiene products online.
Weekly News Wrap: Duty-free stores boost China’s consumer spend; 7-Eleven to face investor calls for a split
And Shein is reviving plans for a New York listing.
Japan-based Nojima expands to Malaysia
Its new store in Kuala Lumpur offers a selection of furniture, appliances, and gadgets.
Malaysia’s retail recovery threatened by rising inflation
Inflation has been rising in many countries amidst supply-chain challenges.
Watsons opens first store in Qatar
The nearly 3,000 square feet store features designated zones like Natural & Clean Beauty.
Figaro Coffee seeks new growth avenues after IPO
The Philippine-based company generated P767m in proceeds.
Pandamart opens 50th store in Pakistan
This was opened a little over a year after the launch of the first store.
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