Stores

Consumers in Australia remain cautious amidst high cases

Despite, retail sales showed signs of improvement.

Central Retail expands further with new Thai Watsadu branch

The company invested some THB500m for the store’s 61st branch.

China retail sales grew 6.7% YoY in January, February

Online retail sales grew 10.2% year-on-year, according to NBS.

China rolls out policy support to buoy retail growth

Support is expected to strengthen if retail sales do not stabilise in the next few months.

Coupang establishes new office in Yanji, China

Some 230 employees are working in the office.

Which Southeast Asian companies made it to the Top 250 retailers?

These were from Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Around 60 APAC companies included in Top 250 retailers

China’s JD.com, Inc., which is the top company from the region, ranked 9th globally.

Starbucks opens new store in Malaysia

The new store marks the Starbucks’ presence in all states and federal territories in Malaysia.

UNIQLO temporarily suspends operations in Russia amidst conflict

The company also condemned all forms of aggression that violate human rights.

Kuwait household spending to grow 6.7% in 2022

It is expected to reach $31.9b, surpassing pre-pandemic spending levels.

Greater China, APAC drag Adidas’ sales growth in 2021

The market reduced Adidas’ revenue growth by €1.5b.

Central Retail expands in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor

The company will open a new shopping center – Robinson Lifestyle and Robinson Department Store Ban Chang.

Philippines' URC net income surges 109% YoY to $465.4m in 2021

This is on the back of the sale of its Oceania business.