Stores

UNIQLO Japan same-store sales drop 14%YoY in February

Total sales, including online sales, also declined 11.4%

UNIQLO to pilot curated space for female shoppers in SG

The flagship store for women will be located at the ION Orchard store in Singapore.

Alibaba ramps up benefits for employees

Employees could have seven days paid family care leave per year.

Reliance invests majority stake in clothing brand Abraham & Thakore

The brand focuses on bringing a modern, unconventional take on Indian handlooms.

Growth in sight for Asia Pacific’s retail markets

Nearly all major destinations are expected to see bigger domestic visitor volumes.

AllDay rolls out first ‘smart carts’ in its Philippine stores

This gives consumers more autonomy in shopping in-store.

More than 60% of older consumers in SG still shop want in-store

This is even as more Singaporeans purchase in-app.

Consumer spending in Indonesia to see ‘solid growth’ in 2022

This comes as Indonesia further eases pandemic-related restrictions.

Vietnam’s grocery sector boosted by border reopening

The country’s tourism spending is expected to start recovering this year.

Central Pattana invests $3.7b for business, sustainability

The company is aiming to open 50 shopping centers and 16 community malls.

Central Retail’s net profit soars 124% in Q4 2021

The company posted a THB2.46b net profit during the quarter.

Vietnam's mass grocery retail spending to reach $44.7b in 2022

This as the country further eases restrictions this year.