Staff Reporter

UNIQLO Japan same-store sales rise by 17.5% in May

Total sales including online sales also climbed by 19.8%. 

A.S. Watson bares new sustainability targets

This includes reducing GHG emissions in its operations.

Amazon Australia launches Automative Part Finder tool

It matches over 100,000 vehicle-specific products for the most popular cars.

How the lockdown transformed consumers in the digital era

Speakers at the Retail Asia Summit discussed their forecasts for the retail industry in the next two to five years.

Reliance Brands, Plastic Legno enter JV to boost India’s toy manufacturing sector

Reliance acquires 40% stake in Plastic Legno’s toy manufacturing arm.

Fragrances now wear the ‘lipstick effect’

Replacing lip products, scents topped ZALORA’s beauty category both in 2020 and 2021.

Three themes that will reshape the future of APAC retail

Experts from Euromonitor International, Bain & Company, and other industry experts discussed the industry trends and forecasts at the Retail Asia Summit.

Starbucks Korea opens first subway store in Seoul

It does not have plans to expand to more underground locations.

Two beauty brands join JD’s online platform

Armani Beauty and La Mer are bringing over 200 new products on the platform.

Alibaba’s Ele.me to roll out $75m subsidies to consumers, merchants

The company also set aside $10m in benefits for its employees.

Japan’s retail sector enjoys foot traffic recovery in Q1

Second-hand luxury goods businesses saw solid demand in the quarter.

South Korea’s retail sales grow 10.6% YoY in April

Online and offline retailers posted 11%, and 10.2% growth, respectively.

Singapore’s The Golden Duck to debut in Malaysia

Malaysians can now purchase the snack firm's products in stores.

Australian skincare market to reach $1.6b in 2026: report

This will be led by the hand and facial care categories.