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JD launches its biggest exhibit in ChinaJoy 2021

It is also upgrading its Esports platform.

Weekly News Wrap: Haidilao deemed worst-performing HKEX stock; Qiandama picks banks for Hong Kong IPO

And Singapore’s GIC joins the consortium bidding for a UK-based Morrisons takeover.

Philippines to achieve retail recovery by 2022

Household spending is expected to remain behind pre-pandemic levels for 2021.

PLQ's newest robot resident Oscar to assist mall goers

The AI-enabled robot can provide wayfinding services and admonish illegal smokers in the area.

Diebold Nixdorf executives spearhead virtual fireside chat on the next evolution in self-service retail technology

Industry experts will discuss how leveraging self-service technology can help retailer’s reach new heights with their business.

Starbucks launches Fila collab merchandise in APAC

The new collection features drinkware and lifestyle accessories.

Givenchy launches beauty flagship store on JD

A full line of its beauty products will be available online in China.

South Korea’s food industry bolsters offerings to golfer

Golf courses in the country have been surging in popularity since the pandemic.

China’s Midea Group opens first Israel store

The 350-sq. m. store is located in a shopping mall in Rehovot.

South Korea’s Shilla Duty Free to expand in China

It will set up a joint venture with Hainan Tourism Duty Free City.

Philippines’ Jollibee introduces ordering app in US, Canada

It ran a two-week promotion in celebration of the launch.

Philippine stores offer freebies to vaccinated customers

The local government called for businesses to offer such discounts and other perks.

JD’s Thailand JV rebrands with focus on customer trust

It found that four in five customers still worry that the products won’t match the offer.

Freshippo to set up distribution centre in Wuhan

The facility will come with indoor holding facilities and food processing equipment.

Men’s luxury retail stores on the rise in South Korea

Luxury brands and department stores alike are driving the trend.

Alibaba launches largest university recruitment drive in China

It is advertising 113 entry-level roles, 45 of which are open to fresh graduates.