Staff Reporter

Slow sales drag retail property market although leasing rates “strong”

Structural change and shifts in visitors are some challenges the market may face.

Fast Retailing warns on phishing scam targeting UNIQLO customers

It deceives individuals into disclosing personal information or making monetary transfers.

JD Super partners with leading F&B brands to form Healthy Food Industry Alliance

The alliance involves over a hundred renowned brands in the F&B sector.

Asia's retail sector thrives amidst e-commerce dominance

Sectors such as apparel, accessories, home décor, and furnishing showed signs of recovery.

Manolo Blahnik Group joins forces with Bluebell Group for Hong Kong launch

It is one of the many partnerships between both fashion entities.

Premium skincare brand Medipledge launches in Australia

The brand specialises in post-laser skin barrier restoration, especially for Asian skin.

Starbucks certifies over 6,000 Greener Stores globally

The initiative is also now extending into new markets such as India, Hong Kong, and Costa Rica.

Brands can rely on social media to prevent health misinformation: report

Around 58% of users buy products based on recommendations from medical professionals.

Flipkart invests $54m in Myntra to fuel India's fashion e-commerce boom

Fashion spending in India is projected to increase by 13.4% YoY in 2024.

Nearly 7 in 10 SEA consumers prioritise essential purchases due to inflation

To cope with inflation, 69% are sticking to essential purchases, while 55% are cutting back on non-essentials.

Art tops luxury investment index in 2023: Knight Frank

It is the only sector that posted double-digit growth with an 11% price increase.

Wilcon Depot's net income dips 9.5% YoY on rising expenses

This is despite a 3.1% growth due to sales from new stores.

Alternative payments lead China's e-commerce with 67.3% share

Bank transfers and payment cards hold a 14.9% share of e-commerce transactions.

1 in 2 shoppers plan to boost online shopping: Airwallex

Around 61% of consumers perceived international merchants as trustworthy. 

Coca-Cola Singapore installs robotic automation for assembly and packing lines

It features a smart vision detection system and an expandable end-of-arm tool for increased efficiency.