Stores

Muji, Fairprice Xtra amongst world’s Store of the Future: report

The IGD also named Giant in the US, Asda in the UK, and four others.

Muji, Fairprice Xtra amongst world’s Store of the Future: report

The IGD also named Giant in the US, Asda in the UK, and four others.

Philippines' Figaro Coffee Group bares 2022 expansion plans

For the first quarter, it plans to open five Angel’s Pizza outlets.

Philippines’ Figaro Coffee to offer keto-friendly pastries

Figaro will be introducing Keto Coconut Tiramisu and Sugar-free Keto Brownies.

Chinese consumers will be top luxury clients in 2025: report

They would account for 40% to 45% of the global purchases.

Personal hygiene products sales to surge as Omicron hits APAC

Seven in 10 APAC consumers buy their personal hygiene products online.

Japan-based Nojima expands to Malaysia

Its new store in Kuala Lumpur offers a selection of furniture, appliances, and gadgets.

Malaysia’s retail recovery threatened by rising inflation

Inflation has been rising in many countries amidst supply-chain challenges.

Watsons opens first store in Qatar

The nearly 3,000 square feet store features designated zones like Natural & Clean Beauty.

Figaro Coffee seeks new growth avenues after IPO

The Philippine-based company generated P767m in proceeds.

Pandamart opens 50th store in Pakistan

This was opened a little over a year after the launch of the first store.

Alibaba launches pandemic support program for Thai SMEs

The program provides training to SMEs to help them set up online operations.

Consumers’ financial insecurity hit APAC’s retail sector

Nearly nine in 10 consumers went through phases of financial insecurity in Q4 2021.

Lotte Group acquires entire stake in Ministop Korea for $263m

Lotte will take over 2,600 Ministop stores across South Korea.

Starbucks launches interactive experience centre in Indonesia

The centre teaches customers about Starbuck’s coffee making process.

Philippines eases minimum paid-up capital for foreign retailers

The Philippines has lowered the minimum paid up capital to $488,000 from $25m.