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Village Grocer's new 'exploratorium' concept store offers local, imported produce
Village Grocer's new 'exploratorium' concept store offers local, imported produce
Damansara outlet launched on 7 February.
New JD.com-CBBC deal opens China market for British businesses
The deal connects British companies to JD.com’s 700 million customers.
Lanvin Group completes sale of Caruso to MondeVita Italy
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Dingdong agrees to sell China business to Meituan unit for $717m
The deal covers all shares of Dingdong Fresh.
Amazon expands fresh grocery delivery to over 80 Sydney suburbs
It is available in over 80 Sydney suburbs.
New Balance expands presence in Kuwait with new concept store
The concept, already launched in the UAE and Qatar, is now expanding to Kuwait.
Singapore retail sales slows in December 2025 as online shopping declines
Online sales share fell to 14.8% in December from 17% in November.
Festive season and fiscal boost drive Indonesia’s consumer sector in early 2026
Seasonal demand and easing costs support near-term earnings.
Hong Kong retail up 6.6% in December as e-commerce, tourism boost sales
Online sales made up 8.8% of the total.
Primark UAE entry begins with three Dubai stores in 2026 rollout
The first will open at Dubai Mall in March.
Global coffee shop market set to hit $290.23b by 2032
Chains such as Starbucks, Dunkin’, Costa Coffee, Tim Hortons, and McCafé continue to lead the market.
Tim Ho Wan doubles restaurants in Hong Kong following Jollibee acquisition
The brand also reversed a loss in the first half of 2025.
New roadmap sets course for Miniso's IP-led growth
It plans to enhance its store formats and strengthen end-to-end IP operations.
Retail Asia Summit Philippines 2026 to highlight AI, hyper-local strategies, and digital transformation
Top executives from SM Supermalls, National Book Store, ACE Hardware, and more will share insights on AI operations and localised marketing.
Retail Asia Summit – Vietnam 2026 to spotlight tech-driven retail transformation
Industry leaders will discuss consumer behavior insights and omnichannel growth.
Retail Asia Summit 2026 in Malaysia explores AI, ESG, and growth strategies
The summit will also address workforce transformation and leadership in retail.
Retail Asia Summit 2026 in Thailand to focus on AI, connected stores, and sustainable growth
Industry leaders will explore strategies for next-generation customer experiences, technology integration, and sustainability.
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