Stores

Malaysia's retail sales down 32.4% in April

Recreational goods and household equipment saw weaker revenues.

Chow Tai Fook's profits down 36.6% to $374.29m

A surge in gold price and weaker Hong Kong sales dragged down revenues.

Mall vacancy in Philippines to rise 12% in 2020

More than 80% still favour in-store shopping.

Singapore's retail sales plunged 40.5% in April

Rising online usage is not expected to counter the decline in other clusters in the next few months.

Parkson Retail Asia queried over ‘unusual' trading activity

The company said it does not know any explanation behind the trading.

Hong Kong retail sales down 36.1% in April

The plunge was led by sales of jewellery, watches and clocks, and valuable gifts.

Macau's retail sales down 45.1% in Q1

Majority of merchants expect sales volumes to do worse in Q2.

Singapore forms office to push digital adoption for small merchants

It plans to encourage hawkers to adopt SGQR payments in June.

Central Retail buys 49% stake in FamilyMart Thailand from Japanese JV

CRC's subsidiary SFM Holding continues to control the 50.65% stake.

Check out Singapore's top 10 retailers: study

Actuals movements amongst retailers showed mixed results.

What's driving growth in Asia Pacific's retail industry?

The region’s non-store retailing is expected to be driven by e-commerce.

Nearly half of Singapore restaurants won't last beyond two months: survey

Delivery and takeaway are not enough to offset revenue loss after the circuit breaker measures.

Slow recovery ahead for Singapore's retail sales: analyst

Shoppers may still have limited shopping venues to visit after the circuit breaker.

Over 15,000 Hong Kong shops may close without rent relief

Most are only willing to cut rents by 10% to 20% instead of the requested 50% by retailers.