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MBK Partners seeks buyer for troubled South Korean chain Homeplus
The retailer has lost over $1b in the past five years.
Wellcome Hong Kong triumphs with dual wins at Retail Asia Awards 2025
The supermarket giant was recognised for digital transformation and retail excellence in a landmark year.
Performance Motors nabs win as Automotive Retailer of the Year - Singapore at Retail Asia Awards 2025
It has invested in a significant retail transformation that includes Singapore’s largest BMW Retail.Next showroom.
LUXASIA delivers excellence with resilience in Luxury Beauty & Retail with a triple-win at the Retail Asia Awards 2025
The company secures top honours in Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, affirming its leadership in luxury beauty retail & omni-distribution across Asia Pacific.
7-Eleven opens first store in Hanoi
This marks 7-Eleven’s entry into the Hanoi market.
Alibaba launches AI tool to help fashion retailers create virtual try-on videos
It turns product photos into try-on videos.
YouTube doubles down on video commerce in Southeast Asia
It now has 7,600 creators with over 1 million subscribers.
SM taps 800 personal shoppers to boost customer experience
It offers same-day delivery and dedicated assistance.
Shein, Reliance to scale up Indian supplier base
The move aims to cut dependence on China amidst U.S. tariffs.
FairPrice brings 50 new Thai products to Singapore
The company also kicked off its Thailand Fair across 100 FairPrice outlets.
Quick commerce fuels growth in India’s retail sector
It has been especially strong in tier 1 and tier 2 cities
Three priorities for surviving retail supply chain disruption
Retailers must focus on what people are buying.
CJ Group's Tous les Jours opens first store in Malaysia
It now operates about 560 stores across nine countries.
TikTok unveils new business solutions to drive brand growth
One of the key launches is TikTok Market Scope.
Amorepacific launches AI chatbot for personalised beauty advice
It also gives real-time order shipment updates.
Hermès reopens expanded store in Macau
It now showcases all 16 of the brand’s métiers.
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