Stores

Jollibee Foods acquires majority stake in South Korea’s Compose Coffee for $340M

It will hold approximately 70% of the shareholding in Compose Coffee.

Sunway Malls projects 6.5% sales growth for 1H 2024

This forecast follows a robust 11% growth in Q1 2024.

URBAN REVIVO opens flagship store in Kuala Lumpur

Customers can explore over a thousand items in the new 27,000-square-foot store.

Inside The Mall Group’s digital approach to customer satisfaction

It has introduced innovative services such as ‘chat and shop’ and ‘call to order.’

IKEA enhances customer experience with new self-service kiosks

It allow shoppers to independently explore products, locate items, and seamlessly make purchases using their own devices.

GOPIZZA expands through GS25, targets global market dominance

GOPIZZA is set to expand to over 2000 GS25 outlets in South Korea this year

Skincare benefits drive popularity of hybrid color cosmetics

Foundation is the top category that features skincare benefits in new product launches.

Dairy Queen Thailand thrives without full digital transformation

Brand’s unique approach to consumer engagement leads to unprecedented 20% sales growth in 2023.

Dubai Mall set for $408m expansion

Over 200 new luxury stores and food outlets will be added.

Bangkok shopping centres revenue surges 43%

Office return rates, strong partnerships, and increased tourist spending are amongst the key drivers of this growth.

Jollibee Foods probes data breach

Its e-commerce platforms and those of its subsidiary brands remain unaffected and fully operational.

Philippines' SM loyalty program reaches 10 million members

This is a significant increase from five million in 2020.

How can retailers balance omnichannel strategies with consumer preferences for physical stores?

Less than half of APAC consumers prefer online shopping, but most still rely on brick-and-mortar outlets.

Siam Piwat Group and Hyundai Department Store partner to enhance global shopping experience

The Global Privilege Partnership provides superior privileges to ONESIAM and Hyundai members.

Polène opens flagship store in Seoul

This marks a significant addition to its established locations in Paris, New York, and Tokyo.