Stores

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.

Four retail trends that emerged in Asia during Lunar New Year

Retailers such as JD rolled out products catering to a rising eat-at-home trend.

Japan's % Arabica launches first Indonesia store

It offers custom roast to order service for customers looking for fresh coffee.

American F&B chain Yogurtland exits Australia

The company was partly affected by a ban on self-serve model.

Retail recovery in sight for Philippines in 2021

Household spending for 2021 is expected to be 2.8% higher than in 2019.

Tata's backing offers competitive edge for India's BigBasket

The conglomerate is in the final stages of buying a 60% stake in the retailer for $1.3b.

Japan's convenience stores look to get back growth

Some stores are beginning to test small minimart grocery formats.

Vietnam's retailers, restaurants to enjoy recovery in 2021

Spending in consumer categories outside of F&B will see a double-digit rise.

Doraemon X Gucci Pin pop up store opens in Macau

The store revealed Doraemon’s new disguise made in tribute to the Year of the Ox.

Lego launches store in Macau's Shoppes at Venetian

The store displays a Lego Mosaic Wall built with over 200,000 Lego pieces.

France-based Carrefour launches unmanned store in Taiwan

The store carries around 600 SKUs targeting the needs of office workers.

Uniqlo Singapore to open new store at Tampines Mall

It will be a bigger store than its first launched at Tampines.

Apple to open more retail stores in India

The company found that its business in the country doubled in Q1 FY2020.