Charmaine Tadalan
Tim Hortons’ mid-2022 launch in India is ‘well-timed’: GlobalData
Tim Hortons’ mid-2022 launch in India is ‘well-timed’: GlobalData
The Canada-based restaurant chain will likely benefit from the resurgence of ‘out-of-home dining.’
Singapore Retailers Association elects Ernie Koh as new president
He will take over R Dhinakaran, who sat for three consecutive terms since 2016.
AllHome expects increased footfall as the Philippines reopens economy
The company has observed many of its consumers are “revenge shopping” in its stores.
Athleisure market to grow 25% by 2025: GlobalData
The market is expected to be valued at $551b by 2025.
H&M opens doors in Cambodia
H&M’s first store in the country is located at the AEON Mall.
Shakey’s opens first Peri-Peri ‘fly-thru’ store in the Philippines
The new store is also the 54th outlet of Peri-Peri.
Central Food Retail, Zipmex to launch Southeast Asia’s first digital supermarket
This forms part of Central Retail’s strategy to drive innovation, under the CRC Retailligence.
Reliance Retail buys nearly 90% stakes in Clovia fashion business
The investment was worth INR950m.
Australian shoppers to spend more for clothing, footwear
Spending in these products could reach US$44.7b in 2026.
Consumers in Australia remain cautious amidst high cases
Despite, retail sales showed signs of improvement.
ZALORA to offer BNPL services to Southeast Asian shoppers
The payment option is currently available to shoppers in Singapore and Malaysia.
Central Retail expands further with new Thai Watsadu branch
The company invested some THB500m for the store’s 61st branch.
JCCU launches emergency donations for Ukrainian children
Donations will be used partly to send relief to the crisis-hit Ukraine.
Coupang establishes new office in Yanji, China
Some 230 employees are working in the office.
JD and P&G China launches assistant for visually impaired consumers
The shopping assistant offers an array of services including consultation and home delivery.
Starbucks opens new store in Malaysia
The new store marks the Starbucks’ presence in all states and federal territories in Malaysia.
JD Logistics revenue rises over 42% in 2021
Its total revenue stood at RMB104.b during the year.
Commentary
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APAC retailers need to rethink where fraud prevention begins
How Singapore consumer brands can build strong supply chains amidst rising input costs