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Vietnam’s HSV Group clinches investment from Mekong Capital
Vietnam’s HSV Group clinches investment from Mekong Capital
The investment aims to speed up its store network growth.
K-pop agency JYP launches pop-up store in Ginza
Visits are only available by reservation.
Japan’s Off-White opens new store in Ginza Six
The store was designed with an incomplete facade.
LVMH’s Berluti launches flagship on JD’s platform
It marks the first time the brand will trial AR technology.
New Zealand’s foodservice sector to profit in 2020-2025
Chain operators are especially expected to grow at a higher rate.
South Korea’s food companies ramp up online direct sales
CJ Cheiljedang and Hy saw a sales surge from their direct sales initiatives.
China aims to speed up domestic store openings by 2025
The country is targeting a 5% retail sales growth by 2025.
McDonald’s launches Minions-themed products in India
This came as its restaurants offer special deals to vaccinated customers.
Dada Group customizes Intra-City Delivery service for merchants
It now offers long-distance delivery services for LBX Pharmacy.
Indonesia’s retail recovery hinges on vaccine rollout: report
Consumer confidence and retail sales remain below pre-pandemic levels.
Weekly News Wrap: Retail spending lags in parts of Asia; Bukalapak's $1.1b IPO covered on launch day
And the top shareholder of department store chain Myer kicks off board reshuffle talks.
Omnichannel retailers best placed to survive in India: report
High fixed spending and the lack of seasonal cash inflow are threatening retailers.
Retail Asia welcomes Aditya Utama at the ‘Customers take center stage’ virtual round table
SAP’s retail industry business architect led the discussion on the importance of customer experience in today’s retail platform.
Alfred Choy on online and physical stores: Balancing both is key to a retailer’s success
Despite digitisation efforts amongst retailers, SAP’s sales director believes that physical stores are still important for delivering an end-to-end customer experience.
Malaysia’s foodservice sector sees rising transactions
More consumers are looking to takeaway food.
Outlet digitalization fuels Philippines’ foodservice growth
Consumers will experiment with different dining options as economy recovers.
South Korea’s retailers brace for summer heat
Some have upgraded their cold-chain logistics system.