Stores
Indonesia's retail sales down 14.9% in October
Indonesia's retail sales down 14.9% in October
The clothing sector recorded the sharpest fall at 58.1%.
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.