Stores
Delta variant threatens retail sales growth potential in China
Delta variant threatens retail sales growth potential in China
Consumer confidence will not take a hit, but offline stores might become less attractive.
7-Eleven X Coca-Cola-themed store revamped to feature Hong Kong-inspired look
It also offers interactive vending machine games and a Coca-Cola Hong Kong-style Café Brick Model.
Dada’s JD Daojia rolls out one-hour delivery of Sephora products
Over 70 Sephora stores in China have launched on the JD Daojia platform.
Nike launches a concept store in Seoul with sustainability service
Shoppers can drop off gently worn shoes and apparel for recycling or donations.
Shenzhen’s prime retail property enjoys growing leasing demand
Two new shopping centres, with a GFA of 555,000 sqm, are scheduled for debut.
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And French retailer Carrefour launches sale of its Taiwan business.
JD’s Seven Fresh opens new Chengdu store
It plans to open its next store in the city in September.
7-Eleven opens store in Seoul for testing tech solutions
The store will run a facial recognition-based entry management and payment system.
South Korea’s Myeongdong shopping district suffers rising store closures
The vacancy rate in South Korea reached 6.5% for small shops in South Korea.
Uniqlo to launch its first flagship in Beijing in November
The store will have China’s first “StyleHint” social retail experience.
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Metro reinvents department store shopping anew
It won the Department Store of the Year - Singapore Award for its efforts.
Shinsegae’s vice chair on a roll with M&A
The company has recently bought an additional 17.5% stake in Starbucks Korea.
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And Singapore’s GIC joins the consortium bidding for a UK-based Morrisons takeover.
South Korea’s food industry bolsters offerings to golfer
Golf courses in the country have been surging in popularity since the pandemic.
China’s Midea Group opens first Israel store
The 350-sq. m. store is located in a shopping mall in Rehovot.
South Korea’s Shilla Duty Free to expand in China
It will set up a joint venture with Hainan Tourism Duty Free City.