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.
Weekly News Wrap: Duty-free stores boost China’s consumer spend; 7-Eleven to face investor calls for a split
And Shein is reviving plans for a New York listing.
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.
Weekly News Wrap: India’s quick commerce boom raises road safety concerns; Hong Kong fund divests Burger King businesses
And Starbucks expands delivery services in China via a Meituan tie-up.
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.