News
Amazon Australia to open sort centre in Melbourne
This is Amazon’s first dedicated sort centre in Australia.
Amazon Australia to open sort centre in Melbourne
This is Amazon’s first dedicated sort centre in Australia.
Reliance Retail buys nearly 90% stakes in Clovia fashion business
The investment was worth INR950m.
Australian shoppers to spend more for clothing, footwear
Spending in these products could reach US$44.7b in 2026.
Consumers in Australia remain cautious amidst high cases
Despite, retail sales showed signs of improvement.
JD Logistics to acquire Deppon Logistics
The acquisition is worth $1.4b.
ZALORA to offer BNPL services to Southeast Asian shoppers
The payment option is currently available to shoppers in Singapore and Malaysia.
Starbucks, Grab enter partnership for six Southeast Asian markets
These markets include Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
Central Retail expands further with new Thai Watsadu branch
The company invested some THB500m for the store’s 61st branch.
China retail sales grew 6.7% YoY in January, February
Online retail sales grew 10.2% year-on-year, according to NBS.
Tmall Luxury Pavillion rolls out one-on-one livestreaming
Cartier and Burberry were amongst the first brands to use the feature.
Weekly News Wrap: Fukushima’s F&B businesses woo back diners; Swire Pacific invests in retail-led projects in China
And Yum China’s shares dive amidst auditing dispute with US regulators.
JCCU launches emergency donations for Ukrainian children
Donations will be used partly to send relief to the crisis-hit Ukraine.
Coupang establishes new office in Yanji, China
Some 230 employees are working in the office.
JD and P&G China launches assistant for visually impaired consumers
The shopping assistant offers an array of services including consultation and home delivery.
Which Southeast Asian companies made it to the Top 250 retailers?
These were from Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam.
Around 60 APAC companies included in Top 250 retailers
China’s JD.com, Inc., which is the top company from the region, ranked 9th globally.
Starbucks opens new store in Malaysia
The new store marks the Starbucks’ presence in all states and federal territories in Malaysia.