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Pandamart opens 50th store in Pakistan
Pandamart opens 50th store in Pakistan
This was opened a little over a year after the launch of the first store.
Alibaba launches pandemic support program for Thai SMEs
The program provides training to SMEs to help them set up online operations.
Weekly News Wrap: India’s quick commerce boom raises road safety concerns; Hong Kong fund divests Burger King businesses
And Starbucks expands delivery services in China via a Meituan tie-up.
Consumers’ financial insecurity hit APAC’s retail sector
Nearly nine in 10 consumers went through phases of financial insecurity in Q4 2021.
Una Brands acquires furniture brands ErgoTune, EverDesk+
The 8-figure deal is seen to speed up its global expansion.
Lotte Group acquires entire stake in Ministop Korea for $263m
Lotte will take over 2,600 Ministop stores across South Korea.
Starbucks launches interactive experience centre in Indonesia
The centre teaches customers about Starbuck’s coffee making process.
Philippines eases minimum paid-up capital for foreign retailers
The Philippines has lowered the minimum paid up capital to $488,000 from $25m.
Robinsons Retail to buy 100% stake in Ministop Philippines
It will acquire the remaining 40% shares of Ministop Japan in February.
Popeyes opens first store in India
More stores will be opened in New BEL and Kammanahalli.
Shopify, JD.com eases US merchants’ access to China
The partnership gives them channel to JD’s 550 million users.
‘Solid growth’ in consumer spending seen in Malaysia: report
Real household spending is projected to rise 5.1% year-on-year.
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‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ paves the way for SEA’s big spenders
Over 8% of ZALORA consumers in the region used the scheme for luxury items.
Here are the top 10 consumer trends to watch in 2022
Access and action will drive these consumer trends, according to Euromonitor International.
73% of restaurants are pessimistic as new wave threatens HK: Deliveroo
Only 26% are confident on the revenue on dine-in operations in the CNY.
Asia leads in the “Sensory Stimulation” game: report
The trend is expanding in China, Hong Kong, and South Korea amongst others.
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