Aiko TanakaFood
Lee Biscuits Shuts Malaysia Factory Cutting 300 Jobs
The 92-year-old company founded by Lee Kong Chian has ended production in Johor without announcing future manufacturing plans.
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Wei ZhangFood
Woolworths Triples Fuel Levy on Major Grocery Suppliers
The supermarket giant lifted trucking surcharges across metro and regional routes to nearly three times the level seen before the Iran conflict.
Minjun ParkFood
Japan Veers from Rice Shortage to Glut as Farmers Suffer Whiplash
The market swing follows emergency stockpile releases deployed last year to calm soaring consumer prices for the staple grain.
Rajiv MenonFood
Sixty-One per Cent of Shoppers Use AI for Grocery Decisions, EY Finds
About 40 per cent of respondents expect an AI shopping agent to reduce their bill before delegating their grocery purchases.
Aiko TanakaGeneral
Costco Posts Stronger Sales as Fuel Savings Drive Membership Traffic
Higher petrol prices lifted quarterly comparable store sales by nearly 270 basis points as warehouse members saved 3.2 billion dollars on fuel.
Wei ZhangFood
Mr Chen’s Launches Three Multi-Serve Frozen Meal Kits
The 15-minute ‘Meal for 2’ lineup features Chicken Chow Mein Noodles, Korean Style Beef Noodles, and Chinese Chicken Fried Rice.
Minjun ParkFood
Australian Grocery Baskets Rise 8.5% as Shoppers Trade Down
An identical grocery basket climbed from $214 to $232 between March 2025 and July 2026, driving Australian households toward private labels and cheaper proteins.
Wei ZhangFinance
Weak Peso Pushes Philippine Supermarkets Toward Cheaper Stock
More than 85 percent of Philippine imports consist of raw materials, capital equipment, and fuel, leaving local consumer supply chains exposed to currency swings.
Maria SantosGeneral
Best Mart 360 Lifts First Half Revenue to HK$1.45 Billion
Private label sales climbed 10.3 per cent to account for nearly a fifth of total turnover as the snack retailer defended margins against cross-border shopping competition.
Wei ZhangFood
Industry Beans Returns DC Coffee to Supermarket Shelves via Woolworths
Trevor Simmons overhauled the brand with larger formats and fewer lines after pulling it from Coles following its 2023 acquisition.
Wei ZhangFood
Dali Grocery Chain’s Financial Stability Under Siege Despite Revenue Growth: A Closer Look
As the financial year closes, alarm bells are ringing for Dali Everyday Grocery Philippines, as the company’s financial stability comes under scrutiny. The grocery chain’s losses have widened this year, with liabilities creeping up to nearly match its assets.…
Aiko TanakaGeneral
Exploring Why Malaysians Lead Southeast Asia in Grocery Spending Trends
Malaysians are savoring their culinary delights, with average annual food-at-home expenses hitting a notable US$1,940 per person in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Following closely behind, Singaporeans spend about $1,831 per…
Sarah ChenGeneral
7-Eleven continues regional expansion with Dalyellup store opening
After opening four new stores in 2021, including its first regional store in Busselton, 7-Eleven will continue to invest in the state, with seven new stores on the horizon for 2022. Sine opening its first store in WA in 2014, the company has invested $47…
Minjun ParkFood
Grocery chain Bach Hoa Xanh revenues drop on store closures
Grocery chain Bach Hoa Xanh suffered an 8 percent fall in sales year-on-year in the second quarter to VND6.76 trillion (US$289.47 million) following its closure of hundreds of outlets. The subsidiary of electronics retailer Mobile World closed 251…
Maria SantosE-Tailing
E-commerce platforms cater to large groceries demand in Vietnam
Leading e-commerce platforms in Vietnam saw bigger demand for groceries, including fresh foodstuffs and beverages, in the second quarter of this year, a market research firm says. Google searches for keywords relating to online grocery stores in the second…
Sarah ChenFood
Online groceries shopping booms as HCMC practices social distancing
Many HCMC residents have turned to online shopping for essential goods following a two-week social distancing order across the city, and e-commerce platforms are reporting a boom. Data from e-commerce platform Tiki shows sales grow by 30 percent last weekend,…