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Weekly News Wrap: Haidilao deemed worst-performing HKEX stock; Qiandama picks banks for Hong Kong IPO

And Singapore’s GIC joins the consortium bidding for a UK-based Morrisons takeover.

Weekly News Wrap: Haidilao deemed worst-performing HKEX stock; Qiandama picks banks for Hong Kong IPO

And Singapore’s GIC joins the consortium bidding for a UK-based Morrisons takeover.

PLQ's newest robot resident Oscar to assist mall goers

The AI-enabled robot can provide wayfinding services and admonish illegal smokers in the area.

Diebold Nixdorf executives spearhead virtual fireside chat on the next evolution in self-service retail technology

Industry experts will discuss how leveraging self-service technology can help retailer’s reach new heights with their business.

Philippine stores offer freebies to vaccinated customers

The local government called for businesses to offer such discounts and other perks.

JD’s Thailand JV rebrands with focus on customer trust

It found that four in five customers still worry that the products won’t match the offer.

Freshippo to set up distribution centre in Wuhan

The facility will come with indoor holding facilities and food processing equipment.

Men’s luxury retail stores on the rise in South Korea

Luxury brands and department stores alike are driving the trend.

Alibaba launches largest university recruitment drive in China

It is advertising 113 entry-level roles, 45 of which are open to fresh graduates.

China, India to propel APAC’s sportswear retail growth

The two markets are seeing more local brands serve a value-seeking consumer base.

India-based online store for sustainable products launched

The company makes use of checks to confirm the truthfulness of its sustainability claims.

Amazon India launches new fulfilment centre in Bihar

It can store tens of thousands of large appliance products.

‘I am not a robot’: 84% of APAC consumers abandon carts due to complex login process

55% of consumers are frustrated with long log-in and sign up forms.

Industronics launches pre-owned luxury watch trading platform

The platform can issue authenticity certificates with a team of watch appraisers.

7-Eleven launches 1,000th Hong Kong store

It is rolling out a series of promotions including an instant win game.

South Korean retailers compete for quicker delivery

Some are introducing, expanding, or shortening their quick delivery services.

Uniqlo snags commercial property in London’s Regent Street

The flagship store will be open by the spring of 2022.