Stores
Out and about, Asia Pacific consumers seek tactile experiences
Retailers need to use their stores for brand storytelling and multifunctional purposes to engage customers.
Out and about, Asia Pacific consumers seek tactile experiences
Retailers need to use their stores for brand storytelling and multifunctional purposes to engage customers.
Hong Kong reclaims status as global hub for lifestyle products
The April Lifestyle Fair 2023, hosted by HKTDC, attracted nearly 56,000 buyers from over 130 countries.
Australians prefer in-store retail due to digital shopping fatigue
Around 3 in 5 Australians want in-store retail therapy.
SKS Capital invests in South Korea’s Grace
The $5m raised will be used for Grace’s business expansion.
Retailers could bear the brunt of Malaysia’s proposed luxury tax
Introducing a tax on luxury items may send Malaysian consumers, tourists flying off on shopping sprees abroad.
FJ Benjamin opens new concept store in Singapore
A 40-seater cafe and bar are open for customers.
New products, rewards and payment methods could attract budget-conscious consumers
Experts cite brands’ ingenious strategies to draw customers like tapping into their interest in games and virtual reality.
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Indian consumers may shift to packaged spices, seasonings
Around 28% of younger millennials plan to switch to single spices and 35% to masala mixes.
CP All net profit to grow 9% YoY in Q1 2023
This is due to increased tourism and domestic consumption.
UNIQLO to expand in Luxembourg
The first Luxembourg store will span 950 square metres over three floors.
Watsons China to open 300 physical stores this year
This will help accelerate its Offline Plus Online platform strategy.
Hermès sales in Asia up 23% in Q1 2023
Sales were boosted by the Chinese New Year.
Shakey’s Pizza net profit surpasses pre-pandemic levels in 2022
This is thanks to the rise in dine-in sales and the expansion of its store network.
Giordano sales up 6% YoY in Q1 2023
Its same-store sales registered a 16.1% growth.
Creating space for Gen Zs’ ‘personal brand’ with augmented reality
More than 3 out of 5 Gen Zs think AR will make life easier.
Century Pacific Food net income up 6% YoY in FY22
Its revenue increased by 14% boosted by its branded businesses.
IKEA owner buys 195MW solar parks in Australia
The three solar parks can generate 340GWh of electricity.