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Asian grocery chains Thai Kee Grocer Pty Ltd and G Grocer Kingsford Pty Ltd, both based in Sydney, have been imposed with a combined fine of $706,000. This fine resulted from underpaying a total of 146 employees, as discovered by investigations from the Fair…
Lazada’s RedMart has recently announced the launch of a new on-demand grocery delivery service in Singapore, RedMart Now, which guarantees to deliver orders within 30 minutes. Expanded Delivery Options The latest service supplements RedMart’s pre-existing…
Woolworths, a prominent supermarket chain, has recently been cautioned about potentially violating the Grocery Industry Competition Act. This situation arose due to the delisting of certain products in its New Zealand branches. Grocery Industry Competition…
Inaba, a renowned Japanese pet food brand, has made its debut in the Australian market with the introduction of its Churu cat treat range. The Innovative Inaba Churu Treats Inaba Churu treats stand out due to their fresh chicken and seafood ingredients,…
As the retail landscape in Asia continues to evolve, the concept of omnichannel shopping is rapidly gaining traction, reshaping how consumers engage with brands. A recent study highlights the innovative strategies retailers are employing to create a seamless…
Kurly Corp. the operator of South Korean e-grocery platform Market Kurly, said Wednesday it will postpone the initial public offering (IPO) originally planned for early this year, due to harsh market conditions. “We decided to push back our planned IPO with…
The latest Focus Insights 2022 Grocery Shopper Report again highlights the need for suppliers and retailers alike to be mindful of changes in shopper behaviours and to focus on regularly reviewing these changes as a means of assessing where both innovation…
Bach Hoa Xanh is set to become profitable in the last quarter this year after closing 400 ineffective outlets in the first seven months, Mobile World Chairman Nguyen Duc Tai has said. The bulk closure is part of the company’s plan to renovate the grocery…
Social commerce startup SariSuki has introduced a new rapid grocery delivery service called Supah that delivers groceries across select parts of Metro Manila. During a media round table in Pasig City on Wednesday, SariSuki Co-Founder and Chief Executive…
Convenience giant bp is teaming with Uber Technologies on a new global strategic convenience delivery partnership, extending their existing local arrangements to reach more consumers across the world, the companies announced Tuesday. Together, bp and Uber…
U.S.-based ride-hailing app owner Uber Technologies and Europe’s largest retailer Carrefour are to launch a new rapid grocery delivery service in Paris, extending their 18-month partnership, the two companies said on Tuesday. Carrefour Sprint will offer a…
By using Flypay, Coles customers will no longer need to enter their payment and delivery information separately when shopping at Coles group retailers online. Once customers set up their Flypay account, all they do is select ‘Flypay’ when completing the…
Ready meals business Youfoodz has begun selling groceries essentials for home delivery, alongside Seasonal Fruit & Veg Boxes, amid high demand for online groceries during COVID-19. Youfoodz’s Grocery Essentials, includes a selection of grocery items, from…
Food and grocery delivery service Foodpanda has launched a Covid-19 vaccination awareness campaign across Asia in the lead-up to WHO’s World Immunisation Week. The campaign, which aims to reach more than 10 million people across Asia, will include a series of…
Singapore’s first regulated private securities exchange and a member of leading integrated private market ecosystem CapBridge Financial, today announced the direct listing of Jocom International Holdings, operator of leading Malaysia-based M-commerce platform…
Chinese community grocery shopping app Xingsheng Youxuan has raised about US$2 billion in a new funding round that values the company at US$6 billion prior to the fresh capital injection, three people with knowledge of the matter said. Private equity firms…
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