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HULA to open second retail space in Hong Kong
It will feature over 500 unique designer womenswear pieces.
HULA to open second retail space in Hong Kong
It will feature over 500 unique designer womenswear pieces.
Skill realignment highest priority in retail industry: survey
Upskilling, cross-skilling, or reskilling is the biggest challenge over the next months.
Muji to ramp up grocery business in new stores
The company intends to open 50 new stores by August 2022.
FJ Benjamin, Lazada Singapore partner to boost online-offline sales
The brands have signed a memorandum of understanding.
Cosmetics on the rise for South Korea's convenience stores
Such stores in business districts saw a 226% leap in cosmetics sales.
APAC dominates global electronics stores market in 2020
The global market saw a total revenue of $982b during the year.
South Korea's online shopping sites compete over swift delivery
Platforms such as Naver and 11st are rolling out same-day delivery services.
Central Retail launches new bookstore concept
Now under Central Retail, the new store concept of B2S features a 'book cave'.
Traditional groceries remain critical in China's rural areas: report
Nearly half of China’s grocery sales go through traditional trade.
Don Quijote operator buys US-based supermarket chain
The deal is expected to close in Q2.
Weekly News Wrap: Suning's shareholders to sell 20%-25% stake; Tim Hortons China to add over 200 shops in 2021
And Reliance Retail’s Mukesh Ambani was hailed as the wealthiest man in Asia.
Weekly News Wrap: China's e-commerce firms fight against looming food crisis; Amazon revealed to dodge Indian regulators
And community grocery app Xingsheng Youxuan bags $2b in funding round.
Shopee, Amorepacific sign memorandum to boost K-beauty growth
The memorandum also aims to strengthen regional partnership between the two parties.
Tata's backing offers competitive edge for India's BigBasket
The conglomerate is in the final stages of buying a 60% stake in the retailer for $1.3b.
APAC to dominate global value apparel market by 2024
A growing middle class makes China and India an attractive market for low-end fashion brands.
Japan's convenience stores look to get back growth
Some stores are beginning to test small minimart grocery formats.
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.