Staff Reporter

APAC hailed as largest F&B stores market in 2020

APAC hailed as largest F&B stores market in 2020

Globally, the market is expected to benefit from a steady economic growth.

Shinsegae and Lotte backs out from Yogiyo takeover

This leaves private equity funds competing for the food delivery app.

E-Mart 24 mulls ramping up semi-unmanned stores

It currently has 150 hybrid stores across South Korea.

Japan’s retailers take hit from Olympics’ overseas spectator ban

The industry invested heavily in the buildup to the Olympics, expecting a sales boost.

What does ‘gold standard’ mean for Asia’s payments and e-commerce scene?

The market’s diverse challenges open the door for solutions that tackle country or region-specific issues.

JD to bring fresh milk from New Zealand to China

Consumers will be able to trace every step of the milk’s production process.

NYSE-listed Shake Shack to launch 10 stores in China

The fast food chain currently has 16 stores in the country.

Philippines-based Wilcon Depot launches online store

Items can be delivered, or picked up at the nearest store.

Sheng Siong clinches lease agreement for third China store

The store is expected to be operational before end-Q3.

Sino Group launches $2.58m rewards for eight malls

It will hold a cash rebate luck draw with livi bank for seven weeks.

Entertainment retailer YesAsia launches Hong Kong IPO

Over half of the proceeds from the global offering will be used for marketing.

KKR buys stake in India’s Vini Cosmetics for $625m

The beauty brand has 700,000 points of sales in the country.

Naver backs out of eBay Korea acquisition bid

This leaves Shinsegae as the sole bidder for the e-commerce firm.

Fire engulfs Coupang warehouse

Public outcry sparked following the death of a firefighter.