Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Malaysia, updated continuously by our newsroom.
South-east Asian department store operator Parkson Retail Asia narrowed its fourth quarter net loss by 80 per cent, owing to the absence of costs associated with a store closure a year earlier. Parkson, which does not have stores in Singapore, reported a net…
The runaway success of augmented reality game Pokemon Go can be a potential game changer in the local retail scene. UOBKayHian said in a report that the game could also be seen as a revenue booster for retail real estate investment trusts (REITs) and modestly…
Beauty retailer The Luxasia Group has appointed former SingPost CEO Dr Wolfgang Baier as group CEO, while founder/owner Patrick Chong has become chairman. “Luxasia is now at an important crossroads,” says Chong. “We intend to grow with our international…
Australasian services retailer Mister Minit is to expand its retail presence in SE Asia after stellar growth in Malaysia and Singapore. The company says it is experiencing an increasing appetite for its personal services among time-poor shoppers. For the…
Kantar Worldpanel has formed a global partnership with Facebook that brings Facebook mobile ad exposure data into Kantar Worldpanel’s Consumer Mix Model (CMM) service. In Asia, the service has launched in South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines, and…
Malaysian investors in Australia will most likely focus on commercial properties with the implementation of new tax rates targetting foreign buyers of residential real estate, according to Knight Frank Australia. The property consultancy, which recently…
Starting tomorrow, Sunway Malls will be activating Pokémon Go lure modules at certain hours and at certain Poké stops for Pokémon Go fans. The participating malls from the Klang Valley are Sunway Pyramid, Sunway Putra Mall and Sunway Giza Mall. Sunway…
Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher on Tuesday, extending yesterday’s gains but mild profit-taking in selected heavyweights limited the gains, dealers said. At 9.10am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) was 0.40 point better at 1,673.08,…
Two Kuala Lumpur malls, collectively offering more than 2 million sqft (185,806 sqm) in net lettable area, will open in Cheras, Klang Valley, by the end of the year. Moreover, the MyTown Shopping Centre (below picture) and Sunway Velocity Mall (above picture)…
PT Bank Mandiri Tbk, Indonesia’s largest bank by assets, could soon operate here with full banking rights. The move comes after financial authorities from Indonesia and Malaysia signed a bilateral agreement earlier this week, allowing greater access to…
AirAsia Bhd, Asia’s biggest budget airline, will kick off the sale of its leasing unit this month, seeking to cut debt with a deal that could value the business at about US$1bil (RM4.04bil), people familiar with the matter told Reuters. A successful deal…
Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd plans to open more than 20 new petrol stations to maintain its leadership in the retail fuel market in the country. About a third of these stations, according to theedgemarkets.com quoting Shell managing director Datuk Azman…
Nike is phasing out its golf equipment business to focus on shoes and apparel. The company has announced it is accelerating its footwear and apparel business and will transition out of Nike golf equipment range – including clubs, balls and bags. “We’re…
Founded by Malaysian blogger and fashion entrepreneur Vivy Yusof, online fashion outlet Duck Scarves has come to ground, opening its first store, in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Since launching in May 2014, Duck products have become known for their presentation and…
Top Malaysian financial players with a presence in Indonesia lauded the bilateral agreement between Indonesia and Malaysia, saying it will pave the way for greater access to conventional and Islamic banking. CIMB Group chief executive officer Tengku Datuk…
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has joined Malaysia’s halal e-commerce website to tap into a larger international consumer base for local products, while at the same time giving local consumers easier access to imported halal products.…
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