Stores
FairPrice opens first hypermarket with cocktail bar
FairPrice opens first hypermarket with cocktail bar
It also has a dine-in area that focuses on local brands.
Five trends Asia's groceries will carry over in 2021
The previous year saw a rise in delivery provider tie-ups and omnichannel evolution.
Three ways to keep Thai department stores relevant in 2021
Only 3% of Bangkok’s total retail supply in Q4 2020 came from department stores.
BHG Singapore to take over Robinsons in Raffles City
The new concept store is a collaboration between BHG and Raffles City.
Spain-based Desigual launches in India's Tata CLiQ Luxury
Collections include new designs that use sustainable materials.
Hong Kong's retail rents to bottom out in H1 2021: report
Tourist visits are projected to rebound by 150% to around 9.8 million in 2021.
Watson Group reaches 16,000 stores in 180th anniversary
The company saw an accelerated demand for O+O experience in 2020.
Indonesia's retail sales down 14.9% in October
The clothing sector recorded the sharpest fall at 58.1%.
Over half of Singapore shops worry on 2021 survival
Around nine in 10 expect their business to take hit if tourists do not return by mid-2021.
Filipinos turn to mass groceries to buy coffee products
However, a growing youth population could offer opportunities for premium coffee in the longer term.
Watsons expands to Middle East in Dubai store launch
The store features digital tools such as skin analyzers.
7-Eleven Malaysia names Wong Wai Keong and Tan U-Ming as co-CEO
Outgoing CEO Colin George Harvey is resigning due to health reasons.
Renewed lockdowns widens divergence in Indonesian grocery retailers
Revenue and profitability of large-format retailers is expected to deteriorate.
Singapore's hoolah launches physical retail store solution
This is said to to help accelerate the recovery and growth for physical retail stores.
South Korea's private consumption to recover ‘slower-than-expected': central bank
The resurgence of COVID-19 cases could crimp recovery for a considerable amount of time.
Indonesia's retail sales fall 12.3% in July
Improvements were observed in purchases of food, beverages, and tobacco.
Hong Kong retail sales shrink 23.1% to $26.5m in July
The retail business environment will remain very difficult in the near term, says a government spokesperson.
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