Staff Reporter

APAC’s duty-free retail market to recover in 2023: report

China’s market remained resilient in the past years as tourism recovered.

South Korean retailers get into upcycling initiatives

Hyundai Department Store is selling bags made from its old banners.

JD Fresh gets direct cherry sources from Chilean exporters

China takes up 95% of Chile’s cherry exports.

APAC’s foodservice sector rapidly adopts robots

Two in five consumers are more inclined to avail of digitally advanced products and services.

How has COVID transformed the grocery sector?

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on all facets of life, the grocery and retail sector included. Consumers have increased their online interactions with retailers and brands and will continue to do so long after the pandemic is over. 

7-Eleven Malaysia ventures to pharmacy business in Indonesia

The proposal is expected to be completed in 2022.

Weekly News Wrap: Indian salesmen protest against Reliance; Australia’s Coles Group sued over underpayment of staff

And China’s state-owned paper rebukes Canada Goose over alleged consumer law violation.

Tensions escalate between India’s restaurants and food aggregators

Despite the lifting of quarantine restrictions, many consumers still order food online.