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Koufu Group's profits plunged 82% to $1.85m in H1

Its outlet and mall management segment saw lower fixed and variable rental income.

Koufu Group's profits plunged 82% to $1.85m in H1

Its outlet and mall management segment saw lower fixed and variable rental income.

Rewards platform ShopBack launches in Vietnam

Users can earn up to 25% from merchants such as Lazada and Shopee.

Weaker sales haunt Singapore's retail sector in coming months

Tourist arrivals are unlikely to grow in the coming months.

Vietnam's retail sales rose 7% to $14.46b in July

It accounted for 79.2% of the total sales of goods and services.

Burberry launches social retail store in Shenzhen, China

It showcases an interactive window upon entrance.

Singapore retail sales down 27.8% in June

Department stores saw the largest drop in sales.

Hong Kong's restaurant receipts down 25.9% to $2.74b in Q2

The declines narrowed from Q1 as social distancing measures eased.

Weekly News Wrap: China's July auto sales to grow 14.9%; Filipino retailers reel from weak foot traffic

And Melbourne, Australia is shutting down most of its retail sector for six weeks.

Sa Sa adopts omni-channel sales system

It can provide a channel for its consultants to make extra commissions.

Consolidation underway amongst China's condiment brands

The top five players in the segment account for only 21% of the market share.

Japan's retail sales dipped 1.2% in June

Automobiles saw the sharpest drop in sales at 17.2%.

Hong Kong's retail sales slip 24.8% in June

The decline softened as the local epidemic abated during the month.

Sheng Siong's profits soared 98% to $54.41m in H1

The company saw elevated consumer demand in Q2.

Dairy Farm's profits dropped 35% to $115m in H1

Its health and beauty business suffered partly from lack of tourists in Hong Kong.

Influencers offer lucrative channel for China's FMCGs: report

Brands linked to comfort or cleanliness are best placed to benefit from Wanghong.

Weekly News Wrap: Chinese firms tap e-commerce platforms; Japan's retailers turn to digital tools

And India’s Reliance Industries looks to buy Future Group’s retail operations for $3.6b.