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UNIQLO Japan same-store sales rise by 17.5% in May

Total sales including online sales also climbed by 19.8%. 

UNIQLO Japan same-store sales rise by 17.5% in May

Total sales including online sales also climbed by 19.8%. 

A.S. Watson bares new sustainability targets

This includes reducing GHG emissions in its operations.

Amazon Australia launches Automative Part Finder tool

It matches over 100,000 vehicle-specific products for the most popular cars.

How the lockdown transformed consumers in the digital era

Speakers at the Retail Asia Summit discussed their forecasts for the retail industry in the next two to five years.

Reliance Brands, Plastic Legno enter JV to boost India’s toy manufacturing sector

Reliance acquires 40% stake in Plastic Legno’s toy manufacturing arm.

Starbucks Korea opens first subway store in Seoul

It does not have plans to expand to more underground locations.

Two beauty brands join JD’s online platform

Armani Beauty and La Mer are bringing over 200 new products on the platform.

Alibaba’s Ele.me to roll out $75m subsidies to consumers, merchants

The company also set aside $10m in benefits for its employees.

South Korea’s retail sales grow 10.6% YoY in April

Online and offline retailers posted 11%, and 10.2% growth, respectively.

Singapore’s The Golden Duck to debut in Malaysia

Malaysians can now purchase the snack firm's products in stores.

Australian skincare market to reach $1.6b in 2026: report

This will be led by the hand and facial care categories.

Alibaba Group 2022 net income drops nearly 60% to US$9.77b

The Group linked this to decreases in market prices of its equity investments.

How Amazon Singapore helps alleviate SG SMEs’ local delivery woes

Singaporean sellers on Amazon increased 45% between 2019 and 2021.

Coty launches first-ever Chloé Fragrances e-commerce store

The digital store opening is in partnership with Lazada.

L’Oréal’s BOLD invests in Japanese beauty startup

This is the company’s first venture capital investment in Japan.