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Central Retail unit’s revenue could reach $285.2m

Central Marketing Group has over 40 lifestyle brands in its portfolio.

Central Retail unit’s revenue could reach $285.2m

Central Marketing Group has over 40 lifestyle brands in its portfolio.

Hong Kong average retail vacancy rate hits three-year record low in Q2

Leasing activities recover as Hong Kong’s retail sector continues to improve.

Overall retail vacancy in China’s 16 major markets down to 11.01% in Q2

Brands are opening their first stores or are accelerating their expansion in China.

Payment cards lead e-commerce payments in UAE

Alternative payments are the second most preferred payment method.

E-commerce platform Temu launches in the Philippines

Temu will have to compete with e-commerce giants such as Shopee and Lazada.

UNIQLO names COO to lead global expansion

Board Director Daisuke Tsukagoshi’s appointment will take effect on 1 September.

Retail sector amongst leading GenAI talent recruiters

Amazon.com has a job posting for Machine Learning Architect.

Roark Capital acquires Subway

Subway accounts for 14% of the global sales in the bakery products limited-service restaurants sector.

Starbucks Malaysia launches Signing Store in Borneo

Signing Stores create job opportunities for the deaf, and hard-of-hearing people.

Marimekko expands to Vietnam, Malaysia

It signed a franchise deal with Jaspal Group for its growth in Asia.

JD.com, Gucci ink digital partnership

Gucci will open its flagship online store on the e-commerce platform.

Coty renews license partnership deal with adidas

Adidas could leverage the growing well-being and athleisure trend.

How Australians navigate retail spending amidst cost-of-living pressures

Omnichannel retail is projected to continue due to demand for hybrid shopping.

Zalora integrates AI for enhanced customer experience

AI also helped the company in automating production services.

Daraz launches AI ChatBot AskDaraz

This will improve customer experience as it offers personalised recommendations.