Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Malaysia, updated continuously by our newsroom.
HTC Malaysia has announced that HTC 10 will be launched in Malaysia on 14 July 2016. The HTC 10 will be sold with the retail price RM 2,799 for the 32GB version. HTC 10 had been spotted at the SIRIM database in June featuring specifications such as 5.2 inch…
French sports equipment chain store, Decathlon, is embarking on an aggressive expansion in Malaysia by targeting to open up to 60 stores within the next decade. Decathlon Malaysia chief executive officer Tom Meng said the expansion was in line with the…
An eCommerce company that sells printer inks and sanitary napkins, C-Connect, has launched Ippin, an online shopping mall that specialises in direct sales and distribution from Japan to other countries. Ippin not only sells products made in Japan, but also…
Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP), authorised importer of Porsche vehicles in Malaysia, has finally confirmed prices for the entry-level Porsche Macan. Starting at RM415,000, the confirmed base prices are some RM20,000 lower than was previously indicated…
Asian eCommerce company, Zalora, has relaunched its scholarship program, now on its second year. The theme for the Zalora Scholarship this year is “Function Vs Fashion: How the Two Coexist in (Major) Trends Over the Decades”. The online retailing company says…
GCH Retail (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd held its Bubur Lambuk Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme at Giant Hypermarket Petra Jaya here yesterday. Themed ‘Ceria Ramadan bersama Giant & Adabi’, the event saw the presence of Assistant Minister for Early…
The globally renowned jewellery retail chain expanded its presence in the Malaysia by opening its second showroom, located in Lulu Hypermarket, Capsquare Mall, Jalan Munshi Abdullah, Kuala Lumpur.This is as part of their mega expansion plan for this financial…
For Malaysian consumers, the last couple of years have been a mercurial ride with the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the subsequent effects of it as well as other global and domestic events which have rippled through prices of goods…
EVER get that sinking feeling when the last of the battery drains from your mobile phone while in the middle of something? What makes it worse is that you haven’t got your power bank with you, and there’s not a plug point in sight! Now, a cute-looking product…
UAE-based retail major Lulu Group has opened its first hypermarket in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as part of its plans to further consolidate its retail presence in the Far Eastern region. The 250,000 sq ft hypermarket was inaugurated by the Malaysian Prime…
Japan’s Pablo cheese tart chain will open its first store in Malaysia in October. Pablo Malaysia will make its debut with a flagship outlet inside 1 Utama shopping centre in Petaling Jaya with more cafes expected in other shopping centre in the Klang Valley…
Despite a weaker global environment, Malaysia remains a competitive investment location for foreign investors, with an increase of 28% in this quarter, says minister Mustapa Mohamed. In the first quarter (Q1) of 2016, Malaysia recorded RM37.3 billion of…
McDonald’s Malaysia is marking Ramadan with a series of activities to commemorate the holy month of self-reflection and spiritual rejuvenation. For the third year running, the group is sponsoring McChicken burgers and apple pies once a week to 91 mosques…
A new H&M athleisure wear range is to be launched in July, developed with input from the Swedish Olympic team and fronted by personalities including Caitlyn Jenner. The launch of For Every Victory makes H&M one of the first major multinational fashion brands…
Malaysian food outlet group Berjaya Food (BFood) has had an 8 per cent rise in revenue to RM139.05 million (US$34.03 million) for its fourth quarter, ended April 30. BFood, which runs Jollibean, Kenny Rogers Roasters (KRR) and Starbucks outlets, says the…
ShopBack Malaysia, the top online Cashback site in the country, announces the launch of its inaugural #ShopBackGiveBack initiative today. Shoppers are now able to channel the Cashback they get from online purchases to four non-profit organisations – Kechara…
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