Stores

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.

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.

Alibaba launches pandemic support program for Thai SMEs

The program provides training to SMEs to help them set up online operations.

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.

Robinsons Retail to buy 100% stake in Ministop Philippines

It will acquire the remaining 40% shares of Ministop Japan in February.

Popeyes opens first store in India

More stores will be opened in New BEL and Kammanahalli.