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Climate and politics make food markets volatile: FAO

Weather conditions in various countries and political tensions in the Black Sea region have made food markets more volatile, said the FAO.

Climate and politics make food markets volatile: FAO

Weather conditions in various countries and political tensions in the Black Sea region have made food markets more volatile, said the FAO.

Thirst for bottled water in India

A rise in health awareness, increase in tourism and availability of bottled water have boosted the growth of the packaged bottled water industry in...

Australian vegetable industry urged to innovate

Australia lags behind the rest of the world in the race to meet global consumer demand for novel vegetable products. On average, less than 2% of...

Three quarters of SE Asia firms plan to increase investment in e-commerce

Mobile commerce is expected to come to the forefront and will be a key focus for four in five organisations, with around three-quarters (76%) planning...

Asia Pacific retail rents continue to rise

Retail rents in Asia Pacific are continuing to climb steadily, led by the cities of Tokyo and Beijing.

Fast Retailing gains ground overseas

Uniqlo sister brand GU is to expand into Taiwan, opening two stores in Taipei in the coming months.

Lazada adds Singapore to its footprint

Lazada.sg offers 13 product categories.

Marks & Spencer opens India's first standalone beauty store

Seeking to capitalise on growth opportunities in the lingerie and beauty markets, Marks & Spencer has unveiled its first standalone lingerie and...

Rise of lifestyle brands

LIFESTYLE brands have overtaken luxury brands as the best prospect for  growth in the retail sector, according to research by retail analysts at...

2014 Asia Pacific Top 500 Ranking is out!

Euromonitor International sums up key findings from this year’s Retail Asia-Pacific Top 500 rankings and provides an overview of the retail scene in...

Helping customers find the right fit

A neat tool that sits at the side of the product page, Virtusize helps online retailers extend customer service by allowing their customers to get an...

Fast-food spending in India doubles, creating new market opportunities

Consumers’ needs for convenience, increased appetite, an insatiable hunger for international food and exposure to global media and cuisine, have...

Australian vegetable industry urged to innovate

AUSVEG has organised a forum in June to discuss vegetable product innovation. The Produce Innovation Seminar will hear from industry figures from the...

Honeywell scanning and payment accessory for iPad Mini

Equipped with Honeywell’s Adaptus 6.0 imaging technology, the Captuvo SL62 can accurately read most barcodes, coupons or loyalty club barcodes.HONEYW...

Tang Wee Sung: Loving challenges, people & entertainment

C.K. Tang Limited is a story of how the vision and fortitude of a young Chinese immigrant led to the creation of one of Singapore's premier retail...