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India’s Big Bazaar maintains lead with boost from young shoppers, online investments
India’s Big Bazaar maintains lead with boost from young shoppers, online investments
GlobalData reported that 59% of Indian consumers shop at Big Bazaar.
LVMH’s Celine launches flagship store on JD
The luxury fashion brand is showcasing its 520 capsule handbag series on the store.
Nike’s Singapore and Malaysia outlets now owned by GMG
The new operator has expressed plans to expand their footprint in Asia.
7-Eleven Hong Kong launches bags with Peanuts characters
The bag was designed by Japanese denim label FDMTL.
Comfortable office furniture doesn’t have to cost ‘silly money’: ErgoTune and EverDesk+
The Singapore brands brought ergonomic chairs and desks to overseas markets with prices starting at $399 and $599, respectively.
Tailor-fitting retail stores to catch up on the digitisation race
Retailers would need over 200 hours to manually digitise their products, but Fairmart claims this could be trimmed down to zero.
APAC to drive over $60b global airport retail market: report
This will be driven by an increase in retail space, and rising passenger numbers amongst others.
Growing mobile usage in India to boost Tata Super App: report
The Tata Neu super app brings together all of its digital services in a single platform.
Weekly News Wrap: Alibaba, JD.com stock exodus intensifies; 7-Eleven operator picks ex-Uber executive
And Future Retail’s secured lenders reject $3.4b asset sale to Reliance.
South Korean retailers expectations high as restrictions ease
But there are concerns lifting of social distancing rules could hit large discount stores.
South Korea-based CU opens 200th outlet in Mongolia
The convenience store chain made forays in the market four years ago.
Central Retail’s e-grocery launches subscription services
The company offers free standard express deliveries at less than $3 a month.
UNIQLO opens door to London’s Regent Street
Fast Retailing noted this is its “most significant store” under the brand to date.
Malaysia-based Vertice disposes stake in Kumpulan Voir for $2.08m
Its fashion retailing business has recorded net losses since 2017.
China’s e-commerce giants launches Earth Day initiatives
Alibaba has made public its nine green patents, while JD launched a carbon reduction campaign.
Reliance Retail to launch handicrafts brand ‘Swadesh’
This is in support of the “Handmade in India” programme.
Central Retail invests THB100M in first standalone supermarket
The supermarket is under Tops market for consumers in Eastern Bangkok.
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