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The Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA), which expects retail sales growth to come in at 4.9% for 2018 in line with the country’s gross domestic product growth, has pointed out that some of its members face difficulties in retailing online amid the push…
The latest budget announcement is not expected to stimulate consumer spending in the near term, as there is insufficient economic policies aimed at increasing retail spending, opined retail consulting firm Retail Group Malaysia. Managing director Tan Hai Hsin…
Malaysian home improvement retailer Mr DIY has announced plans to open at least 1000 branches by 2020. The announcement was made at the opening of its latest outlet at Paradigm Mall, its 440th local branch and 600th global branch. The brand currently operates…
The retail industry has shown slight improvement in the months of April to June, as compared to the first three months of the year, with the Hari Raya festival in May boosting retail sales. The Retail Group Malaysia reports in its latest Malaysia Retail…
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Cold Stone Creamery has signed a master franchise agreement with Srivijaya Sdn. Bhd. to expand its presence into Malaysia. The company plans to roll out 20 stores over the next five years, beginning with a location in Kuala Lumpur.…
Petron Corp. saw its consolidated net income in the first semester surge 56 percent year-on-year to P8.2 billion this year from P5.3 billion last year, despite supply issues brought about by refinery maintenance. The oil refiner and retailer said in the first…
Malaysian consumers continue to tighten their belts as reflected by the 0.3% year-on-year growth of retail sales in the fourth quarter of 2016 (4Q16), according to Retail Group Malaysia (RGM). The quarterly growth of retail sales decelerated for the third…
