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East Asia makes up over 80% of Asia’s retail sales: report

This was in part driven by the e-commerce boom in the region.

Cybersecurity revenues from consumer goods sector to reach $6.5b by 2025

This is due to the rise in digitalisation in their operations.

Reliance Brands enters F&B retail with Pret A Manger partnership

It will open the global food chain’s stores across India.

Plastic straw ban may disrupt soft drink industry in short-term

This will particularly hit sales of small packs of soft drinks.

UNIQLO Singapore switches fully to EVs for last-mile deliveries

Its same-day Click and Collect Service will be available at 27 stores starting 1 July. 

7-Eleven, Tiger Beer launches beachfront store in Singapore

The store’s offerings range from liquor to hot meals.

JD launches Joybuy platform in 110 countries

It seeks to link Southeast Asian and North American merchants with Chinese factories.

South Korea’s retail sales up 10.1% YoY in May

Sales in department stores and convenience stores rose as social distancing is lifted.

Six in 10 Singaporeans to shop outside Amazon during Amazon Prime Day

Criterio described this as the “strong halo effect” of the event to other retailers.

Central Retail launches new payment option in CMG stores

Shoppers may opt to use BNPL across 22 brands. 

Retail sales in Asia’s department stores to climb by 2% annually until 2026

This will follow a “remarkable” rebound of 23% in 2021. 

Furniture brand Castlery opens new flagship store in SG

The new store will be launched in the third quarter of the year.