Staff Reporter

Reliance Consumer buys 51% stake in Lotus Chocolate

The aggregate consideration stood at INR74 crore.

Pride month campaigns should come with ‘active’ LGBTQ+ support

Logo changes are perceived as “shallow” publicity stunt.

Proposed tax hikes could hurt no-alcohol beer in Thailand

A tax hike on no-alcohol beer is being considered to discourage attracting novice drinkers.

Top 25 global retailers post 7.1% revenue growth despite economic woes

GlobalData linked this to the pandemic-driven shift in shopping habits. 

Shopping campaigns may be a key to saving amidst rising prices

Shopee reported its users saved US$1.7b on groceries and essentials in 2022. 

Meituan launches food delivery brand KeeTa in Hong Kong

It is initially launched in Mong Kok and Tai Kok Tsui,

ZALORA expands regional fulfilment hub in Malaysia

With a 50% expansion, it increased its capacity to house 7 million items. 

Over 50% of SG households change grocery buying habits amidst inflation

More than 40% decreased their budgets, whilst nearly 15% allotted a higher budget for groceries. 

adidas to release remaining YEEZY products 

The company ended its partnership with YEEZY after the hate speech of rapper Ye.

Sun & Sand Sports enters Southeast Asia with first Singapore store

The new store offers over 21 brands across c varying sports.

Shopee launches new initiative to strengthen IP protection 

It recently launched its Brand Protection Partnership initiative. 

Apple opens online store in Vietnam

Customers can personalise their shopping and avail of retail services online.

Around 4 in 5 Singaporeans still shop for groceries online post-pandemic

Trustworthiness was amongst the factors for shopping for groceries online.

Mobile wallets gradually displaces traditional payments in India: report

Payments through mobile wallets are expected to rise by 23.9% annually until 2027. 

Jollibee exits PHO24 business

This will enable the company to concentrate on its other businesses.