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E-commerce pushes SG REITs to rethink retail
Online shopping boom forces landlords to recalibrate tenant mix, incorporate digital channels.
E-commerce pushes SG REITs to rethink retail
Online shopping boom forces landlords to recalibrate tenant mix, incorporate digital channels.
Victoria’s Secret launches on JD’s platform
It launched in time to prepare for Chinese Valentine’s Day on 14 August.
Philippines-based Wilcon Depot launches online store
Items can be delivered, or picked up at the nearest store.
Naver backs out of eBay Korea acquisition bid
This leaves Shinsegae as the sole bidder for the e-commerce firm.
Shinsegae to acquire 80% stake in E-Mart for $3.05b
It will invest over $884.36m (KRW1t) over the next four years in warehouses.
Weekly News Wrap: Chinese consumers flock to homegrown brands; Malls closed down in India’s Maharashtra
And challenges lie ahead for Singapore’s aim to be Asia’s e-commerce hub.
Coupang expands to Japan with SoftBank backing
It is testing its delivery service in selected locations in Tokyo.
SK Telecom denies selling 11Street stake to Amazon
There are currently plans for Amazon products to be directly purchased in 11Street.
South Korea’s e-commerce firms ramp up OTT patforms
Coupang and Naver are looking to keep customers active on the platform.
Commentary
Why micro-retail is the way to go to reach Southeast Asian shoppers