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Watsons opens first store in Qatar

The nearly 3,000 square feet store features designated zones like Natural & Clean Beauty.

Watsons opens first store in Qatar

The nearly 3,000 square feet store features designated zones like Natural & Clean Beauty.

Figaro Coffee seeks new growth avenues after IPO

The Philippine-based company generated P767m in proceeds.

Omni-channel expansion to strengthen Nykaa ‘s grip on India’s cosmetic industry

The company plans to capture the overall market share, worth INR14.1t by 2025.

Online sellers in Southeast Asia ‘optimistic’ over 2022 outlook

74% of online sellers expect at least a 10% increase in sales, Lazada reported.

Pandamart opens 50th store in Pakistan

This was opened a little over a year after the launch of the first store.

Una Brands acquires furniture brands ErgoTune, EverDesk+

The 8-figure deal is seen to speed up its global expansion.

Lotte Group acquires entire stake in Ministop Korea for $263m

Lotte will take over 2,600 Ministop stores across South Korea.

Starbucks launches interactive experience centre in Indonesia

The centre teaches customers about Starbuck’s coffee making process.

Philippines eases minimum paid-up capital for foreign retailers

The Philippines has lowered the minimum paid up capital to $488,000 from $25m.

Robinsons Retail to buy 100% stake in Ministop Philippines

It will acquire the remaining 40% shares of Ministop Japan in February.

Popeyes opens first store in India

More stores will be opened in New BEL and Kammanahalli.

Shopify, JD.com eases US merchants’ access to China

The partnership gives them channel to JD’s 550 million users.

‘Solid growth’ in consumer spending seen in Malaysia: report

Real household spending is projected to rise 5.1% year-on-year.

‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ paves the way for SEA’s big spenders

Over 8% of ZALORA consumers in the region used the scheme for luxury items.

Here are the top 10 consumer trends to watch in 2022

Access and action will drive these consumer trends, according to Euromonitor International.

73% of restaurants are pessimistic as new wave threatens HK: Deliveroo

Only 26% are confident on the revenue on dine-in operations in the CNY.