Korea
South Korea's Homeplus to launch motorcycle marketplace platform
The hypermarket chain expects to launch two types of electric motorcycles.
South Korea's Homeplus to launch motorcycle marketplace platform
The hypermarket chain expects to launch two types of electric motorcycles.
Fast-food chains embrace vegetarian offerings in South Korea
The country’s vegan population jumped tenfold from 2008 to 2018.
Lotte Mart gets Kang Sung-hyun as CEO
He became the CEO of Lotte’s drugstore chain in 2012.
Cosmetics on the rise for South Korea's convenience stores
Such stores in business districts saw a 226% leap in cosmetics sales.
South Korea's online shopping sites compete over swift delivery
Platforms such as Naver and 11st are rolling out same-day delivery services.
South Korea's craft brewers urge to allow online sales of beers
Over half of the country’s small craft brewers are now under restructuring.
Eyewear brand Gentle Monster opens store in Lotte World Tower
The new store showcases its 2021 collection under the theme ‘Alchemy’.
South Korea's department stores tap into customers' 'sensibility'
Shinsegae launched a lifestyle content section, whilst Hyundai introduced magazine content.
UK-based Dyson opens first Korean flagship store
The store features products from vacuum cleaners to hair appliances.
South Korean retailers compete over same-day delivery
Online sales doubled for Lotte Mart’s stores that offer Delivery Now services.
Weekly News Wrap: Uniqlo unsure on future pandemic impact; Reliance mulls bringing e-commerce app in WhatsApp
And Samsung Electronics heir was sentenced over bribery charges.
South Korean Amorepacific's profit plummeted 93.7% to $6.43m in Q3
Domestic sales fell amidst weaker international tourist arrivals.
South Korea's private consumption to recover ‘slower-than-expected': central bank
The resurgence of COVID-19 cases could crimp recovery for a considerable amount of time.
Weekly News Wrap: South Korea closes bars amidst virus surge; Online commerce in China on the rise
And the US mulls pressuring Chinese firms such as Alibaba.
Subscription services on the rise amongst South Korea's groceries
The service has helped Emart 24 boost sales of its ice cup vouchers.
Facebook rolls out Facebook Shops in South Korea
This allows sellers to create their own collection and showcase their brand.
South Korea's retail sales grew 2% in May
Offline retailers saw a 13.5% rise in sales.