Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Malaysia, updated continuously by our newsroom.
Mauritius will become a gateway to Asia through Singapore for the islands of the Indian Ocean and countries of eastern and southern Africa as a result of the agreement signed on 14 October 2015 between Mauritius and Singapore Changi Airport. In reply to a…
The AirAsia and AirAsia X free seat promotion is back with three million seats on offer to all destinations. The promo seats are available at airasia.com from today until Sunday for those travelling between May 1, 2016 and Feb 5, 2017. AirAsia group chief…
Weaving with Mengkuang leaves used to be a leisurely pastime of coastal women in Malaysia. Today, a small Malaysian business is revisiting this craft and selling Mengkuang products in Starbucks® stores. “Giving back to Malaysian communities is important to…
BMW Group Malaysia has introduced the new BMW 118i Sport. Its estimated retail price (on the road, without insurance with BMW Malaysia’s latest 5-year Unlimited Mileage Warranty and Free Scheduled Service Program) is RM188,800. Introducing the latest product…
Malaysian listed retailer Caring Pharmacy has seen its share value soar 85 per cent in just two months. And no one seems to know why… The company has 106 pharmacies across Malaysia, just two more than it had three months ago, and has projected expansion at a…
Malaysia-listed leisure and hospitality group, Genting, best known for its resorts and casinos, is setting up Asia’s first regionally-based premium cruise brand. Within its Genting Hong Kong operation [one of five public companies] which was formerly called…
Courts Asia’s strategy of spreading its interests into neighbouring countries is paying off already. The company has today announced a 253 per cent quarterly increase in profit to S$6 million and a 77.8 per cent rise to S$12.1 million for the first half year.…
Dufry Asia sees huge growth opportunities in the Asia region despite the current softness in the Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore markets. In an interview with TRBusiness the CEO of Dufry Group, Julian Diaz, said the company plans to double its sales in Asia…
Singapore-founded fashion retailer M)phosis is reportedly closing all its Southeast Asian stores due to financial challenges. The Straits Times has reported the chain is in the process of closing remaining stores in Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines and…
Malaysian department store retailer Parkson Retail Asia is to launch a new fashion brand LOL, in partnership with a newly established company Super Apparel Supply, jointly owned by Chong Yan Kit and Lim Kin Ann. Together the two companies will establish a…
11street (www.11street.my), one of the largest online marketplaces in Malaysia, revealed new strategic business plans for its mobile app and signature ‘Shocking Deals’ at ‘LOVE 11’ Day, its inaugural Korean – inspired celebration event at Lot 10 today. Among…
TR Fire Grill, a chef-inspired American bistro, is making its way to Malaysia and Indonesia with its artisanal culinary experiences, its first venture out of the United States. Its franchisee for Malaysia and Indonesia, Grand Companions Sdn Bhd’s CEO, George…
Dairy Farm International Holdings says softer sales growth and steep cost increases led to weakened margins in the third quarter. In an interim management statement, which does not include financial data, the Hong Kong-based pan-Asian retailer says the group…
Singapore based Starhill Global REIT has posted a 16.8 per cent increase in revenue in the first quarter, to September 30. YTL Starhill Global REIT Management, the manager of the trust, says revenue rose to S$56.8 million and net property income rose 10.2 per…
The shifting of AirAsia’s operations to Terminal 1 next month will certainly be welcomed by passengers, said Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) vice president (inbound) Datuk KL Tan. He said the Terminal 2, which the low-budget-carrier is…
English Premier League club Manchester City has partnered with EZ Shopnet to launch five online stores serving Asian fans. Manchester City online stores will be launched for customers in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea andSoutheast Asia. As the club’s new…
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