Charmaine Tadalan

Greater China, APAC drag Adidas’ sales growth in 2021

The market reduced Adidas’ revenue growth by €1.5b.

Central Retail expands in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor

The company will open a new shopping center – Robinson Lifestyle and Robinson Department Store Ban Chang.

UNIQLO Japan same-store sales drop 14%YoY in February

Total sales, including online sales, also declined 11.4%

UNIQLO to pilot curated space for female shoppers in SG

The flagship store for women will be located at the ION Orchard store in Singapore.

Singaporean shoppers don’t skip ads: survey

Most shoppers click on ads and buy products, Criteo found.

AllDay rolls out first ‘smart carts’ in its Philippine stores

This gives consumers more autonomy in shopping in-store.

More than 60% of older consumers in SG still shop want in-store

This is even as more Singaporeans purchase in-app.

Consumer spending in Indonesia to see ‘solid growth’ in 2022

This comes as Indonesia further eases pandemic-related restrictions.

Zalora label enters Indian market in Myntra partnership

It will offer some 5,000 options on Myntra from its portfolio.

Central Pattana invests $3.7b for business, sustainability

The company is aiming to open 50 shopping centers and 16 community malls.

Central Retail’s net profit soars 124% in Q4 2021

The company posted a THB2.46b net profit during the quarter.

APAC businesses leads in customer experience investment: report

About 60% of made investment in customer experience, higher than other regions.

UNIQLO, Japan Tennis Association extend sponsorship agreement

The clothing retailer will supply match apparel and training wear in 2022.

Food delivery is a necessity to 60% of Hong Kongers: survey

Catering to customers’ “craving” moments is key to business growth.

Brand aggregator Grow Commerce raises $7m in seed round

The Indonesia-based company will use the funds to acquire more brands.

Hong Kong’s MTR rolls out rental relief to mall tenants

The amount of support will be based on the individual circumstances of tenants.