Staff Reporter

Anime shops on the rise in South Korea’s department stores

An Animate store in Hongdae saw a threefold surge in visitors for the past two months.

Meat alternatives surge for South Korea’s food industry

More non-vegetarians are seeking out alternative meat.

Industronics launches pre-owned luxury watch trading platform

The platform can issue authenticity certificates with a team of watch appraisers.

7-Eleven launches 1,000th Hong Kong store

It is rolling out a series of promotions including an instant win game.

South Korean retailers compete for quicker delivery

Some are introducing, expanding, or shortening their quick delivery services.

Uniqlo snags commercial property in London’s Regent Street

The flagship store will be open by the spring of 2022.

AliExpress opens store in Barcelona shopping center

The store will bring over 800 brands, including those in the electronics sector.

CU launches 2 stores in Mongolia’s new airport

One store caters to travellers, whilst the other is available only to airport staff.

Seoul orders COVID-19 tests for department store staff

Department stores in the capital have recently become hotbeds of infection.

Food Folks @ Lau Pa Sat wins Food & Beverage Retailer of the Year 2021 - Singapore award

A purpose-driven retail food hall concept, focused on supporting local brands, helped breathe new life into one of our well-loved national monuments - Lau Pa Sat.

Metro wins Department Store of the Year - Singapore award

It was the first department store to roll out QR-driven press ads and introduce in-store live streaming.

Slower growth in sight for China’s e-tailing sector

However, intensifying competition may prompt players to seek out new growth engines.

KrisShop nabs Omnichannel Strategy of the Year - Singapore award

Its omnichannel strategy allowed it to pivot towards its e-commerce platform.

NTUC FairPrice Co-Operative nabs two Retail Asia Awards

It successfully catered to the essential and social needs of Singaporeans amidst the pandemic.

K11 snags Digital Initiative of the Year - Hong Kong 

What started as a crisis management initiative turned into an opportunity to entertain with 11 robots.