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SKS Capital invests in South Korea’s Grace

The $5m raised will be used for Grace’s business expansion.

How SHEIN cuts carbon emissions in its warehouses

The company aims to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 25% in its value chain by 2030.

Singapore’s coffee sales to see ‘steady’ growth in next five years

The market is expected to grow by 3.2% CAGR over 2022-2027. 

Alternative payments account for 43.3% of e-commerce purchases in Hong Kong

Over 90% of Hong Kong consumers have shopped online over the past 6 months.

Creating smarter fashion with AI 

Fashion experts say designers can find a friend in AI, debunking fears it would replace humans.

FJ Benjamin opens new concept store in Singapore

A 40-seater cafe and bar are open for customers.

New products, rewards and payment methods could attract budget-conscious consumers

Experts cite brands’ ingenious strategies to draw customers like tapping into their interest in games and virtual reality.

Indian consumers may shift to packaged spices, seasonings

Around 28% of younger millennials plan to switch to single spices and 35% to masala mixes.

CP All net profit to grow 9% YoY in Q1 2023

This is due to increased tourism and domestic consumption.

Amazon to allow merchants to sell to EU marketplaces

The sellers can list their products in at least one of Amazon's stores in nine markets.

Make sure you don’t miss the Retail Asia Forum 2023 in Jakarta this May

Senior executives, experts, and business leaders will be brought together to discuss the latest issues in Asia’s retail sector.

UNIQLO to expand in Luxembourg

The first Luxembourg store will span 950 square metres over three floors.

Watsons China to open 300 physical stores this year

This will help accelerate its Offline Plus Online platform strategy.

Hermès sales in Asia up 23% in Q1 2023

Sales were boosted by the Chinese New Year.