Staff Reporter

Central Retail net profit up by over 2,600% in 2022

Its net profit amounted to THB7.605b (US$220m). 

Philippines’ F&B firm Universal Robina posts 12% net income growth

Net income from continuing operations stood at P14.5b (US$263m). 

Tim Hortons, Marubeni partner to tap Southeast Asia’s growing coffee culture

It plans to launch its cafes across Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. 

Women expect ‘lifestyle-centric’ menstrual products

This pushes brands to highlight comfort and health in menstrual care.

Amazon India integrates logistics network with ONDC

The cooperation aims to expand support to sellers.

Most Indian residents still prefer to shop online: survey

The urban diaspora was quick to adopt online shopping.

Industry leaders from Amazon, Microsoft and Zebra Technologies weigh in on the tech trends impacting the future of retail

With the fast-changing environment of digitalisation and customer demands, retailers must find new ways to evolve alongside technological trends to remain competitive.

How enhanced customisation pushed brands' sales growth

Starbucks and Samsung used the strategy to increase sales.

E-commerce leverage in-app games to drive consumer spending

Three in 10 people visited e-commerce platforms even if they had nothing to buy.

Alibaba group net income soars over 130% in December quarter

This is despite softer demand as well as supply chain and logistics disruptions. 

South Korean restaurants feel the pinch of surging delivery costs

Higher demand for food delivery workers has ramped up the cost of labour in the industry.

Tmall launches perfume advising services

Nearly 200 customers tried out the service on its launch.