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MINISO enhances employee welfare and environmental initiatives in 2023

Women hold 61.8% of senior management positions in China.

MINISO enhances employee welfare and environmental initiatives in 2023

Women hold 61.8% of senior management positions in China.

Local shops succeed amidst lesser consumer spending

Essentials' sellers leverage community ties, flexible leases for success.

Here are key consumer trends influencing pet care sales in 2024

Consumers are now adopting innovative strategies to manage budgets amid rising inflation costs.

South Korea’s Paris Baguette opens first Philippine store

It marks the bakery chain’s presence in 11 countries since 2004.

JD.com targets doubling high-performing merchants for 618 Grand Promotion

It plans to optimize traffic by prioritizing top-rated stores and competitive products in search and recommendations. 

Balai ni Fruitas acquires Sugarhouse

It will expand BALAI's product offerings and increase its production capacity.

Retailers must redesign digital channels or lose sales

Innovative digital strategies are vital to retain consumers in Southeast Asia's evolving retail landscape.

Off-premises purchasing channels thrive post-pandemic

Gen Zs and Millennials are anticipated to drive changing consumption patterns that will impact sales over the next five years.

What drives Australia's retail transformation

Next-generation consumer channels and behaviours are anticipated to shape retail growth trends.

Innovations in F&B packaging cut down rigid plastics: report 

Manufacturers are now setting plastic reduction goals and adopting recycled packaging.

Millennials and Gen Zs drive surge in demand for RTD iced coffee

Approximately two billion cups of coffee are reportedly consumed globally each day. 

Carousell’s REFASH launches in Hong Kong

This marks the brand’s expansion beyond its over 20 stores in Singapore and Malaysia.

Metro Retail profit down 32.6% to $2.9m in 2023

The company’s sales reached $671m (P38.3b) during the same period.

Carlsberg Asia and Grab partner to elevate beer consumption experience

The strategic partnership will initiate awareness and promotional campaigns in Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Singapore.

Levi's opens first store in Dhaka, Bangladesh

It also plans to expand further across the country, including opening stores in Chittagong.

Brandon Park Shopping Centre in Melbourne up for sale

It boasts a total lettable area of 23,038 square metres.

APAC retail leasing enquiries surge in Q1 2024: report


Japan has seen the most significant improvement in retail leasing sentiment.