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Fast Retailing profit climbs 60% in 2022

Its net profit amounted to JPY273.3b ($1.855b).

Ninja Van Singapore to pilot EVs

The EVs can handle up to 1,200 kilograms and run up to 235 kilometres when fully charged.

Weekly News Wrap: New Shibuya awaits tourists to Japan; Naver buys US-based Poshmark in $1.2b deal

And India's Nykaa forges an alliance with Dubai's Apparel Group in the Gulf region.

Household spending in Australia rises by 29% in August

This is the 18th consecutive month of growth, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said.

Sephora launches new order management system in Australia

The new platform will allow customers to avail of the Click & Collect service, amongst others.

Six in 10 Asian shoppers to spend more this holiday season

This is linked to the strong financial resilience in the market. 

Seven & i net income posts over 27% growth in H1

Its net income attributable to owners amounted to JPY136b ($934.8b).

FairPrice, A*STAR rolls out “BINgo” smart bins 

This is to help promote recycling amongst Singaporeans. 

Fei Siong Group inks deal to operate Popeyes restaurants in SG

It signed an agreement with a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International.

France’s Lemaire launches e-commerce channel on Alibaba's platform

Its product offerings include its Fall/Winter 2022 collection.

Robotic process automation gains traction amongst retailers

Discussions amongst retailers grew 52% in 2022.

Shein plans to reduce GHG emissions by 25% by 2030

These include shifting to renewable energy and increasing energy efficiency.