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Starbucks China promotes COO to executive vice president, co-CEO

Molly Liu’s appointment will take effect on 2 October.

L’Oréal names China CEO, North Asia Zone president

Vincent Boinay’s appointment will be effective in February 2024.

Central Retail launches GO Wholesale

It targets business operators and small retailers, amongst others.

Former Starbucks CEO retires from board

Howard Schultz stepped down as CEO in March.

KKR to invest around $250m in Reliance Retail Venture

The investment company will now hold a 1.42% stake in RRVL.

Here are the top 10 fastest-growing APAC retailers

Indonesia’s  GoTo Gojek Tokopedia PT and Singapore’s Sea Ltd. are taking the lead.

L’Oréal completes Aesop acquisition

It entered a deal with Natura &Co to purchase Aesop.

7-Eleven launches in Laos

Laos is the 20th country entered by 7-Eleven.

Foodpanda, DFI Retail Group partner to enable one-hour grocery delivery

The platform’s users can buy close to 20,000 grocery items through the app.

How appliance retailers boost e-commerce sales through DTC channel

They need to understand customer needs and overcome technical challenges.

Japan’s Seven & i sells Sogo & Seibu to Fortress Investment Group unit

The company aims to focus on its convenience store businesses.

Wolverine World Wide sell Hush Puppies IP in China

It will continue to own and operate the Hush Puppies brand in other markets.

Central Retail unit’s revenue could reach $285.2m

Central Marketing Group has over 40 lifestyle brands in its portfolio.

Hong Kong average retail vacancy rate hits three-year record low in Q2

Leasing activities recover as Hong Kong’s retail sector continues to improve.