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Children's clothing store Retykle to launch in Singapore
Children's clothing store Retykle to launch in Singapore
The Hong Kong-based company buys and sells outgrown high-end children’s fashion.
South Korea's Homeplus to launch motorcycle marketplace platform
The hypermarket chain expects to launch two types of electric motorcycles.
Philippines' Frankie & Friends to open new store in Australia
Its offerings include handmade crafts, sustainable products, and children’s items.
Healthy living on the rise for Australia's groceries
A survey revealed that six in 10 Australians seek out healthier products.
Fast-food chains embrace vegetarian offerings in South Korea
The country’s vegan population jumped tenfold from 2008 to 2018.
Welcia-BHG Singapore to sell more Japanese brands
The AEON and BHG joint venture is looking to differentiate itself from competition.
Muji to ramp up grocery business in new stores
The company intends to open 50 new stores by August 2022.
Lotte Mart gets Kang Sung-hyun as CEO
He became the CEO of Lotte’s drugstore chain in 2012.
Giordano launches store in Indonesia's new mall
The 2,300 sqft store offers a range of products for men, women, and juniors.
7-Eleven launches SEA-inspired foods in Singapore
One of its meal additions is a Malaysian Sarawak Style Kolo Mee.
Supermarket chain Kinokuniya launches pop-ups in Singapore
It has launched in Japan Rail Cafe, and will open another at Isetan Scotts Departmental Store.
Philippines' Shakey's Pizza to open 30 outlets in 2021
The company will also unveil kitchen extensions during the year.
7-Eleven rolls out vegetarian foods with Green Monday
The new meals are made with Green Monday’s plant-based ‘OmniPork’.
Central Retail launches new bookstore concept
Now under Central Retail, the new store concept of B2S features a 'book cave'.
Traditional groceries remain critical in China's rural areas: report
Nearly half of China’s grocery sales go through traditional trade.
Don Quijote operator buys US-based supermarket chain
The deal is expected to close in Q2.
Weekly News Wrap: Suning's shareholders to sell 20%-25% stake; Tim Hortons China to add over 200 shops in 2021
And Reliance Retail’s Mukesh Ambani was hailed as the wealthiest man in Asia.
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