Stores

Over half of Singapore shops worry on 2021 survival

Around nine in 10 expect their business to take hit if tourists do not return by mid-2021.

Filipinos turn to mass groceries to buy coffee products

However, a growing youth population could offer opportunities for premium coffee in the longer term.

Watsons expands to Middle East in Dubai store launch

The store features digital tools such as skin analyzers.

7-Eleven Malaysia names Wong Wai Keong and Tan U-Ming as co-CEO

Outgoing CEO Colin George Harvey is resigning due to health reasons.

Renewed lockdowns widens divergence in Indonesian grocery retailers

Revenue and profitability of large-format retailers is expected to deteriorate.

Singapore's hoolah launches physical retail store solution

This is said to to help accelerate the recovery and growth for physical retail stores.

South Korea's private consumption to recover ‘slower-than-expected': central bank

The resurgence of COVID-19 cases could crimp recovery for a considerable amount of time.

Indonesia's retail sales fall 12.3% in July

Improvements were observed in purchases of food, beverages, and tobacco.

Hong Kong retail sales shrink 23.1% to $26.5m in July

The retail business environment will remain very difficult in the near term, says a government spokesperson.

UNIQLO launches mask brand in Singapore

It employs a triple-layer structure, and is machine washable.

Inside Isetan Mitsukoshi's newly reopened stores

They closed stores in the Tokyo metro area from 8 April to 29 May to prevent infection.

Starbucks launches first vending machine in Thailand

Vending machines have become more common amidst safe distancing concerns.

Malaysia's retail sales jumped 13% to $1.15b in June

This was mainly driven by a 20.2% growth in the automotive fuel segment.

China's retail sales down 1.1% to $463b in July

Goods saw positive growth for the first time, but the catering sector remained weak.

How Fabelio is emphasising customer service in selling furnitures online

It offers features such as two-year product warranty and same-day deliveries for best sellers.

Starbucks rolls out two plant-based food items in Singapore

It will be available in stores and through delivery.