Charmaine Tadalan
Central Retail sees double-digit sales growth in January
Central Retail sees double-digit sales growth in January
This growth accelerated its CRC Retailigence strategy.
AllDay Supermarket ‘optimistic’ over 2022 outlook after 28% footfall growth
This was driven by the uptick brought by the peak season.
Philippines’ SM Investments lists P15B bonds
The bond offering was 3.7 times oversubscribed.
South Korea retail sales show sign of recovery: report
Fitch noted the country posted growth as high as its pre-pandemic levels.
1 in 3 SMBs in Australia eye international expansion: study
The study found most SMBs are interested in reaching North American customers.
Consumers in UAE remain optimistic despite Omicron variant
This was supported by the Dubai Expo and the increasing economic activity.
Central Retail, Kerry Express launch Kerry XL
Kerry XL will address concerns such as long waits and high delivery cost.
L’Oreal sees over 17% sales growth in North Asia
Sales reached €9.86b in December 2021.
Consumer spending growth in UAE to ‘normalise’ to 3.6% in 2022
This is slower than the 7.5% estimated growth in 2021.
Yves Saint Laurent rolls out Valentine’s Day products to JD consumers
All products could be delivered to consumers within 24 hours.
Amazon India launches storefront for traditional medicine products
The storefront is organized by focus areas and health benefits for easy shopping.
Homeplus fined $2m for passing promotion costs to suppliers
Its supermarket unit had made its suppliers shoulder costs worth $1.42m.
South Korean retailers cut back on promotions
Department stores and malls have shut down promotional events due to quarantine protocols.
Zomato posts INR2.7b loss in Q3 2022
This is an improvement from INR3.1b loss in the previous quarter.
China dampens Pandora’s 2021 performance: report
And yet, the market remains high up Pandora's priorities.
Apple opens newly expanded Abu Dhabi store
The store double its original size back when it launched in 2015.
Suntory Beverages to make 50% of its bottles from recycled materials
This is in line with its 2030 target to use 100% sustainable PET bottles.
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