Charmaine Tadalan

JD618 Grand Promotion sees RMB379b transaction volume: JD

This exceeded last year’s transaction volume.

Philippine-firm AllHome expands PetBuddy store in four new locations

Euromonitor International had reported that interest in pet care will be sustained in the Philippines.

BNPL credit products value to rise to $576b by 2026: report

For every $100 spent, $2 goes to BNPL transactions in 2021.

Mytheresa picks Steven Xu as president in China and APAC

He previously served as an executive for Ralph Lauren.

Japan’s consumer co-ops raise $6.5m for Ukraine

The proceeds has been donated to UNICEF and other organizations.

Intime’s Hangzhou store offers free rides to customers

The service does not require minimum purchases from shoppers.

MINISO opens doors of first flagship store in Malaysia

The MINISO 3.0 features a brand new toy section. 

Levi Strauss & Co appoints new SAMEA lead

Amisha Jain will be the new senior vice president and managing director in the regions.

Figaro Group on track to reach 150-store target

Currently, the group has 30 new stores under construction.

Amazon India launches emporium of Manipur artisans

It aims to support local artisans in collaboration with the Manipur government.

Alibaba’s Intime ties up with 16 brands for recycling initiative

Around 60 recycling stations will accept used clothing for recycling.

Paris Baguette operator buys full stake in restaurant chain Lina’s

SPC Group plans to expand Lina’s presence to North America and Southeast Asia.

South Korea’s skincare market to reach $11.4b by 2026

This is up from $8.5b in 2021 projected by GlobalData. 

Real household spending in UAE to rise by 4.2% in 2022

This comes as vaccine rollout drive more economic activity.