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Retail Asia will be back on 9 January 2023. 

Have a holly jolly holiday!

Retail Asia will be back on 9 January 2023. 

Carousell cuts 10% of total headcount

A total of 110 roles were laid off.

South Korean retailers offer low-price cakes ahead of Christmas

Some are providing discount benefits for pre-orders.

ASICS acquires race registration platform njuko

It will now offer race registration services globally.

India’s online marketplaces to reach $350b in GMV by 2027

The country’s online marketplaces have contributed over $100b in GMV so far.

Shein reduces water use in new printing technology

It also accelerates the efficiency of printing. 

Luk Fook Group’s net profit inches up by 0.6% 

The company’s net profit stood at HK$658m in the six months ending in September.

Wider economic recovery to drive India’s consumer spending growth

Consumer spending is expected to grow by 7.1% year-on-year in 2023. 

Weekly News Wrap: Amazon shutters food delivery business in India; Louis Vuitton to launch homeware store in Shanghai

And US-based Fanatics to refurbish retail stores at Tokyo Dome in a deal with Yomiuri Giants.

Australia retail trade up 12.5% YoY in October 2022

However, it declined by 0.2% month-on-month.

Vestiaire bans fast fashion brands 

This is in support of the circular fashion economy.

Weekly News Wrap: JD.com says worst is over for consumer demand; Tata eyes 20 'beauty tech' stores

And Tencent’s plan to cut its stake in Meituan triggered an internet stock selloff.

Alibaba launches sustainable packaging campaign with Shiseido

They offered products in refillable containers as rewards.

Mash may expand luxury brand Gelato Pique after Bain Capital deal

The Japanese apparel maker was recently bought by US-based Bain Capital Private Equity. 

Bain Capital to buy majority stake in Japanese apparel maker Mash 

Fashion brands under Mash include Gelato Pique, Snidel, and Fray I.D.