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…
Malaysia’s retail industry is expected to grow by 5.9% in the third quarter of this year, boosted by the timing of the Hari Raya holidays, according to Retail Group Malaysia (RGM) in the latest Malaysia Retail Industry Report. RGM said the projected growth…
While Malaysia retail sales for the first quarter have taken a tumble, a decline was on the cards following the introduction of GST on April 1 last year. This boosted sales of big-ticket items in last year’s first quarter, and a year after the introduction of…
Retail Group Malaysia (RGM) is projecting a 4% growth rate for the local retail sector this year, as it believes that consumers will still continue to spend in spite of the global economic uncertainty. RGM managing director Tan Hai Hsin said while consumers…
Background from the Retail Academy
Evergreen guides that explain the mechanics behind this topic.
Who the landlords are, how leases are structured, what drives rent, and how to choose a location in Malaysia.
Asia Market Guides · 8 min read
Weekly Briefing
Asia's retail intelligence, in your inbox
Tuesday, Thursday and a Saturday Weekly Wrap: the retail stories, numbers and moves that mattered across Asia. Nothing else, and you can unsubscribe in one click.
Top industry moves and market shifts
Weekly data-driven analysis from across Asia
Tuesday, Thursday and the Saturday Weekly Wrap
Read by retail operators, investors and brand teams across Asia.