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South Korea's SK Group buys 16.3% stake in VinCommerce
South Korea's SK Group buys 16.3% stake in VinCommerce
They will collaborate to invest in retail, logistics, and electronic payments.
South Korea's supermarkets ramp up fresh-food and delivery services
GS’ one-hour delivery service saw a 457% surge in demand between December 2020 and March 2021.
Reliance Retail extends completion date of Future Retail acquisition
Amazon has formally objected to the deal, putting the transaction under dispute.
Recovery in sight for Japan's retail sales
Consumer confidence has improve, but is not yet hitting pre-pandemic levels.
Masan Group's VinMart renamed as Winmart
The company plans to expand its outlets by 30,000 stores over the next five years.
Weekly News Wrap: Japan's izakaya bars sees surge in bankruptcies; Hong Kong shop raided over ‘content labelling'
And Starbucks aims to eliminate disposable cups in South Korea by 2025.
Four obstacles slowing digitalization of China's department stores
Companies need employees that can engage and capture young consumer groups.
Starbucks opens Japan store with traditional design
The Oharai-machi store is located along a historical street in Ise Shima.
Vape brand Yooz to launch Philippine site
It has opened over 4,000 franchisees’ stores in less than half a year.
Singapore's retailers launch Easter products and promotions
FairPrice has rolled out scratch cards, whilst Cold Storage displayed chocolate eggs.
South Korea's retailers scramble to ride the live commerce wave
Online platforms such as Naver and Kakao have joined in, ahead of retailers.
CU launches first convenience store outlet in Malaysia
About 60% of its products are made up of South Korean goods.
Lotus's Malaysia unveils first flagship store in Kuala Lumpur
The company is hoping to rebrand 15 stores by June, and 62 by year-end.
Don Quijote's online shop opens to the Philippines and Indonesia
It has also opened more shipping options, for international delivery.
Weekly News Wrap: H&M vows to win back China's trust; Thai fuel giant bets on coffee shops
And grocery chain Qiandama mulls Hong Kong IPO.
Australia's Metcash, Ritchies launch second Supa Valu supermarket
The 3,000 sqm store follows after the first one with a focus on big savings.
Miniso launches Disney-themed blind box collection in Singapore
They are planning to unveil a blind box featuring Tom & Jerry in the future.