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Retailers could bear the brunt of Malaysia’s proposed luxury tax
Retailers could bear the brunt of Malaysia’s proposed luxury tax
Introducing a tax on luxury items may send Malaysian consumers, tourists flying off on shopping sprees abroad.
FJ Benjamin opens new concept store in Singapore
A 40-seater cafe and bar are open for customers.
New products, rewards and payment methods could attract budget-conscious consumers
Experts cite brands’ ingenious strategies to draw customers like tapping into their interest in games and virtual reality.
Indian consumers may shift to packaged spices, seasonings
Around 28% of younger millennials plan to switch to single spices and 35% to masala mixes.
CP All net profit to grow 9% YoY in Q1 2023
This is due to increased tourism and domestic consumption.
Amazon to allow merchants to sell to EU marketplaces
The sellers can list their products in at least one of Amazon's stores in nine markets.
UNIQLO to expand in Luxembourg
The first Luxembourg store will span 950 square metres over three floors.
Watsons China to open 300 physical stores this year
This will help accelerate its Offline Plus Online platform strategy.
Hermès sales in Asia up 23% in Q1 2023
Sales were boosted by the Chinese New Year.
Sephora names SEA, Oceania & South Korea managing director
Jenny Cheah served as President of Greater China of Bulgari before moving to Sephora.
Shakey’s Pizza net profit surpasses pre-pandemic levels in 2022
This is thanks to the rise in dine-in sales and the expansion of its store network.
Giordano sales up 6% YoY in Q1 2023
Its same-store sales registered a 16.1% growth.
How Amazon prevents counterfeit products on its platform
It stopped six million fake products from being sold in 2022.
Century Pacific Food net income up 6% YoY in FY22
Its revenue increased by 14% boosted by its branded businesses.
IKEA owner buys 195MW solar parks in Australia
The three solar parks can generate 340GWh of electricity.
L'Oréal to acquire Australian beauty brand Aesop
The transaction will close in the third quarter of the year.
Miniso to expand to four new markets
The company also plans to revamp its stores overseas.
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