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Food delivery sector must modernise after delivery aggregator exits Australia: report

Delivery aggregators have been grappling with driver shortages and rising inflations.

Food delivery sector must modernise after delivery aggregator exits Australia: report

Delivery aggregators have been grappling with driver shortages and rising inflations.

Philippines' retail sector shows signs of improvement: report

Retail sales in the country have been growing at a relatively slow pace.

Inflationary pressure slowing retail sales in Vietnam: report

Retail sales growth fell from 36.1% in September to 17.1% in October.

What retailers in China could gain on Singles Day

Increased competition is, however, expected with several other retail festivals and shopping events.

Economic concerns weigh on Shanghai's retail property recovery

Retail sales fell 12% in the first eight months of 2022.

Around 200,000 more Australian consumers shopped online in H1 2022: report

Nearly 84% of consumers have used online shopping platforms in the past six months.

Why Japanese brands should expand discounter offerings

The rising cost of living dampened consumers’ purchasing power.

Inflationary pressures to hit Indonesia's retail sector: report

Indonesia is expected to end the year with inflation at 5.5% YoY.

Hong Kong set to regain global luxury shopping centre status: report

The city has eased restrictions for international tourists.

Lower consumer confidence hits South Korea's retail sector

The country’s retail sales dropped for the first time since December 2020.

Growing shift to online to support China’s e-commerce market: report

The country is expected to continue dominating the global e-commerce sector.

Consumer confidence rebound to boost China's foodservice sector

Chain operators are expected to grow at a higher rate across all channels.

Jollibee shows stronger performance in H1 22 despite closures in China

Reimposition of strict lockdown measures globally may pose risk.

Shenzhen’s retail market supported by government initiatives: report

The outbreak is still slowing down the city’s retail recovery.

China retains lead as global e-commerce leader: report

The country accounted for over 37% of the global e-commerce market.

Bright future ahead for Indonesia’s luxury market

A large pool of consumers in the country remains underserved.