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China's retail market forecast to reach $6.95t amidst 4% decline: study
15 Oct 20
The country may become the world’s largest retailer.
Singapore's hoolah launches physical retail store solution
17 Sep 20
This is said to to help accelerate the recovery and growth for physical retail stores.
South Korea's private consumption to recover ‘slower-than-expected': central bank
11 Sep 20
The resurgence of COVID-19 cases could crimp recovery for a considerable amount of time.
Weekly News Wrap: Silver Lake to invest $1b in Indian retail firm; Restos unveil new store designs inspired from the pandemic
9 Sep 20
And some retailers still plan to open more stores in 2020.
Indonesia's retail sales fall 12.3% in July
9 Sep 20
Improvements were observed in purchases of food, beverages, and tobacco.
UNIQLO to open its largest retail store in Macau
7 Sep 20
The store will feature the first UTme!
Hong Kong retail sales shrink 23.1% to $26.5m in July
3 Sep 20
The retail business environment will remain very difficult in the near term, says a government spokesperson.
Weekly News Wrap: American department stores in their ‘last' stages; US convenience stores pivot to e-selling
2 Sep 20
And women’s retailer J.
Weekly News Wrap: China offers glimpse to post-pandemic retailing; Eviction looms for Hong Kong's stores
26 Aug 20
And gold rally boosts Malaysia’s jeweler stocks.
Five focus areas for retailers beyond the GSS
26 Aug 20
The iconic Great Singapore Sale (GSS) goes online this year as the retail industry creates a “new normal” shopping experience amid...
UNIQLO launches mask brand in Singapore
25 Aug 20
It employs a triple-layer structure, and is machine washable.
Inside Isetan Mitsukoshi's newly reopened stores
24 Aug 20
They closed stores in the Tokyo metro area from 8 April to 29 May to prevent infection.
Visa floats campaign to support Singapore SMEs
24 Aug 20
The firm will also help local merchants go digital.
Starbucks launches first vending machine in Thailand
20 Aug 20
Vending machines have become more common amidst safe distancing concerns.
Malaysia's retail sales jumped 13% to $1.15b in June
20 Aug 20
This was mainly driven by a 20.2% growth in the automotive fuel segment.
Weekly News Wrap: South Korea closes bars amidst virus surge; Online commerce in China on the rise
19 Aug 20
And the US mulls pressuring Chinese firms such as Alibaba.
China's retail sales down 1.1% to $463b in July
17 Aug 20
Goods saw positive growth for the first time, but the catering sector remained weak.
How Fabelio is emphasising customer service in selling furnitures online
16 Aug 20
It offers features such as two-year product warranty and same-day deliveries for best sellers.
Starbucks rolls out two plant-based food items in Singapore
13 Aug 20
It will be available in stores and through delivery.
Subscription services on the rise amongst South Korea's groceries
13 Aug 20
The service has helped Emart 24 boost sales of its ice cup vouchers.
Koufu Group's profits plunged 82% to $1.85m in H1
12 Aug 20
Its outlet and mall management segment saw lower fixed and variable rental income.
Weekly News Wrap: SEA to see 310 million digital consumers by end-2020; China's July auto sales up 16.4%
12 Aug 20
And here are the recent shifts in India’s spending habits.
Omnichannel retailing set to take off in Asia
10 Aug 20
As consumers expect retail omnipresence, traditional shops will evolve to offer services beyond retail.
How will China's FMCG sector shift post-pandemic?
10 Aug 20
Top brands benefit from strong brand equity and scale advantages.
Weaker sales haunt Singapore's retail sector in coming months
6 Aug 20
Tourist arrivals are unlikely to grow in the coming months.
Vietnam's retail sales rose 7% to $14.46b in July
6 Aug 20
It accounted for 79.2% of the total sales of goods and services.
Singapore retail sales down 27.8% in June
5 Aug 20
Department stores saw the largest drop in sales.
Hong Kong's restaurant receipts down 25.9% to $2.74b in Q2
5 Aug 20
The declines narrowed from Q1 as social distancing measures eased.
Weekly News Wrap: China's July auto sales to grow 14.9%; Filipino retailers reel from weak foot traffic
5 Aug 20
And Melbourne, Australia is shutting down most of its retail sector for six weeks.
Sa Sa adopts omni-channel sales system
4 Aug 20
It can provide a channel for its consultants to make extra commissions.
Japan's retail sales dipped 1.2% in June
3 Aug 20
Automobiles saw the sharpest drop in sales at 17.2%.
Hong Kong's retail sales slip 24.8% in June
3 Aug 20
The decline softened as the local epidemic abated during the month.
Sheng Siong's profits soared 98% to $54.41m in H1
30 Jul 20
The company saw elevated consumer demand in Q2.
Dairy Farm's profits dropped 35% to $115m in H1
30 Jul 20
Its health and beauty business suffered partly from lack of tourists in Hong Kong.
Influencers offer lucrative channel for China's FMCGs: report
29 Jul 20
Brands linked to comfort or cleanliness are best placed to benefit from Wanghong.
Weekly News Wrap: Chinese firms tap e-commerce platforms; Japan's retailers turn to digital tools
29 Jul 20
And India’s Reliance Industries looks to buy Future Group’s retail operations for $3.6b.
What role will offline stores play in Singapore's post-pandemic era?
27 Jul 20
Retailers are still expected to continue developing their physical stores post-pandemic.
Future of retail: Is Asia ready for buy now, pay later?
23 Jul 20
As we head into the second half of the year, it’s become apparent to Asia’s retail sector that recovery in spending to pre-COVID-19...
Great Singapore Sale goes online on 9 September
23 Jul 20
It will offer various deals across retail, F&B, attractions and hotels.
Luk Fook's same store sales plunged 71% in Q1
23 Jul 20
They are planning to close five shops in Hong Kong.

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