Jaleen Ramos
Metro Retail profit down 32.6% to $2.9m in 2023
Metro Retail profit down 32.6% to $2.9m in 2023
The company’s sales reached $671m (P38.3b) during the same period.
Carlsberg Asia and Grab partner to elevate beer consumption experience
The strategic partnership will initiate awareness and promotional campaigns in Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Singapore.
Levi's opens first store in Dhaka, Bangladesh
It also plans to expand further across the country, including opening stores in Chittagong.
Brandon Park Shopping Centre in Melbourne up for sale
It boasts a total lettable area of 23,038 square metres.
APAC retail leasing enquiries surge in Q1 2024: report
Japan has seen the most significant improvement in retail leasing sentiment.
Experience-oriented retailers drive leasing activity
Some brands are engaging customers through various marketing campaigns like pop-ups, exhibitions, and co-branded activities.
Fruitas completes $4m corporate notes placement
Proceeds will support working capital and general corporate needs.
How digital transformation is impacting consumer, retail sectors
Defining value in digital transformation strategies is considered crucial.
Neal Reed named as senior vice president and managing director for P&G ANZ
He succeeds Kumar Venkatasubramanian, who is moving to lead P&G's business in India.
Global personal luxury market projected to reach $606b by 2030
China is also anticipated to become the world's largest luxury market.
Levi's reopens store in Bangkok
The expanded store now stands as the largest Levi's outlet in Southeast Asia.
Sephora taps Xia Ding as managing director of Greater China
She will report directly to Alia Gogi, the president of Sephora Asia.
Lukfook Group launches first store in Malaysia
It adds to its existing portfolio of 400 international brands.
Gamification boosts retailer loyalty programmes
About 22% of digital consumers engage in loyalty programmes for exclusive experiences.
China's F&B sector growth to slow on back of soft economy
Despite the anticipated slowdown, the F&B sector continues to exhibit robust growth.
Here's why global apparel and footwear sales growth have slowed
However, persistent inflation and supply chain disruptions continue to challenge the industry.
Gen Z's complex consumer behavior challenges businesses: Euromonitor
Whilst supporting social and environmental responsibility, Gen Z’s are reluctant to pay extra for these values, the report said.
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