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Supermarket chain Sheng Siong Group's profit surged 49.4% to $20.49m in Q1

The group saw elevated demand as more people ate at home.

Supermarket chain Sheng Siong Group's profit surged 49.4% to $20.49m in Q1

The group saw elevated demand as more people ate at home.

Dairy Farm's beauty and convenience business takes hit in Q1

Movement restriction policies led to store closures in China.

Asian consumers to eat at home more frequently: survey

Amongst markets in the region, Hong Kong has been taking out food the most.

SAP Industries Forum lays out the groundwork for retail's future

Euromonitor expects global consumer expenditure to double to US$84t by 2030.

Deliveroo cuts commission rates for pickup orders in Hong Kong

Around two-thirds of new partner restaurants have joined the pickup service.

Cold-chain network may gain ground in China's meat industry

Larger players will gain the most from the greater attention on food safety.

SEA tipped to record higher online sales surge during Ramadan: study

Retailers are urged to ensure that their inventories are well-stocked.

Japan's soda vending machines reel as people stay indoors

Vending machines in busy locations are the hardest hit.

Chinese food retail giants to gain from internet-savvy buyers

Concerns on food availability have compelled consumers to download grocery apps.

ZALORA's CEO Gunjan Soni to grace SAP Industries Forum 2020

The company is set to redefine fashion and e-commerce with its Sustainability Strategy.

Thailand's consumer behaviour to remain weak in near term

Fashion stores and dine-in restaurants are unlikely to record strong traffic recovery.

Home furnishing demand in Singapore doubled in February-March

Work from home arrangements fuelled growth in the sector.

China faces lower consumer spending amidst rising inflation, unemployment

Rise in meat and vegetable prices has driven the inflation rate to 5.2%.

Customers per store in India slumped 55% in late-March

Sales recovery is projected to kickstart by May.

Euromonitor's Estelle Yang set to join SAP Industries Forum 2020

With lockdowns in effect, a major switch to e-retailing is expected amongst SEA consumers, led by the Philippines.

Singapore's retail sales slump eased in March

Recovery is expected to continue but is inconsistent and could deviate until April.

Food and health products to dominate Philippine's consumer spending

Even e-commerce platforms are expected to prioritise delivery of grocery orders.