In Focus
Membership-only wholesale stores emerge in China
Membership-only wholesale stores emerge in China
Costco’s market entry in 2019 drew the attention of local retailers.
High inflation and job loss threatens India’s retail spending
India recorded a 11-year high wholesale price index in April.
New revenue streams crucial for APAC’s duty-free market: report
It will benefit the market to convert domestic demand into offshore duty-free sales.
Tsim Sha Tsui hailed as APAC’s most expensive retail strip
Rental rankings saw little shifts despite overall price declines in the region.
How to push development of China’s department stores
Department stores are said to characterize their cities’ development.
Opportunities await for DTC retail model: report
More retailers who traditionally sold through department stores are switching to direct-to-consumer sales.
Four obstacles slowing digitalization of China's department stores
Companies need employees that can engage and capture young consumer groups.
Five challenges Asia's retailers will face amidst e-commerce transition
The region saw more households shopping online during 2020, with Hong Kong one of the fastest changing markets.
Indonesia's B2B e-commerce market thriving amidst FMCG sector's growing complexity
GudangAdah has emerged as the sector’s biggest player in terms of transaction volumes.
Singapore's supermarkets to lose some value in 2022: IGD
More Singaporeans have been allowed to work back in offices since December 2020.
South Korea to revise e-commerce trade law
Both platforms and merchants may be held responsible for defective goods.
Four retail trends that emerged in Asia during Lunar New Year
Retailers such as JD rolled out products catering to a rising eat-at-home trend.
Retail recovery in sight for Philippines in 2021
Household spending for 2021 is expected to be 2.8% higher than in 2019.
E-commerce to dominate retail sales in China in 2021
The rise of social commerce contributed to this global historic first.
Singapore's groceries to see heightened demand for private labels
Grocery retailers were urged to seize the opportunity to amp up their private label offerings.
Three ways to keep Thai department stores relevant in 2021
Only 3% of Bangkok’s total retail supply in Q4 2020 came from department stores.
China's FMCGs suffer lower selling prices in 9M 2020
Leading e-commerce players have focussed more on bargain-conscious consumers.