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Four retail trends that emerged in Asia during Lunar New Year
Retailers such as JD rolled out products catering to a rising eat-at-home trend.

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FJ Benjamin, Lazada Singapore partner to boost online-offline sales
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The brands have signed a memorandum of understanding.
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Such stores in business districts saw a 226% leap in cosmetics sales.
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The global market saw a total revenue of $982b during the year.
South Korea's online shopping sites compete over swift delivery
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Platforms such as Naver and 11st are rolling out same-day delivery services.
Central Retail launches new bookstore concept
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Now under Central Retail, the new store concept of B2S features a 'book cave'.
Traditional groceries remain critical in China's rural areas: report
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Nearly half of China’s grocery sales go through traditional trade.
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It has introduced the first Teavana Bar where customers can explore different flavours.
Convenience stores outrun department stores in South Korea
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The rise of convenience retail was attributed to a shop-near-home trend in the country.

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