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Bluebell Group has unveiled BlueSpace, an innovative multi-brand retail platform in Shenzhen, offering a curated selection of beauty products, fragrances, lifestyle items, and collector’s pieces all under one roof. This strategic move is part of the company’s…
DFI Retail Group has announced a substantial surge in profits for the first half of the year, with all its subsidiaries showing positive sales growth for the period. The company’s underlying profit from ongoing operations leapt by 44 per cent, reaching an…
During the first half of 2026, online retail sales have seen a significant surge, growing by over 40% year-over-year on key e-commerce platforms. This is triple the growth rate of Vietnam’s overall retail sector. Online Marketplaces Experience Rapid Growth…
Miniso, a leading retail brand, has launched its first ‘Miniso Land’ outlet in Macau, marking a significant milestone in its Asia-wide expansion strategy. This new premium retail store is part of Miniso’s broader efforts to strengthen its network of…
Metro, a well-known retailer based in Singapore, has announced plans to shutter its department stores located at Paragon on Orchard Road and Causeway Point. This decision comes in line with the company’s strategic pivot away from traditional large-format…
Japanese retail giant Seven & I, proprietor of the international 7-Eleven chain, saw its share price increase by 3% on the Tokyo stock market this past Friday. This rise comes amidst discussions of the corporation’s potential acquisition of a share in Zabka…
Chinese lifestyle brand Tagi has embarked on its first international venture with the launch of a physical retail outlet at CentralWorld in Bangkok. Positioned on the second tier of the mall’s Eden Zone, this store presents a broad selection of the…
In the evolving retail environment, merchants are faced with an abundance of platforms and technologies to engage with customers. This, according to Mastercard’s SVP of consumer acquisition and engagement, Johann Suchon, has given rise to a new challenge:…
Vicca Ng has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Hextar Retail, a Malaysian retail conglomerate. Ng’s new role takes effect immediately and she will continue to supervise the group’s retail operations, in addition to serving as an executive…
Donald Tang, executive chairman of Shein, the global fast-fashion retailer, is preparing to step down as the company nears its public offering, according to sources with first-hand knowledge of the situation. Tang has been the public face of the company for…
China has unveiled its inaugural five-year scheme centered on consumption, where it anticipates annual retail sales to reach approximately 60 trillion yuan (US$9 trillion) by 2030. This indicates a deceleration in year-on-year growth to roughly 3.7 per cent,…
In Vietnam, the excitement of the 2026 World Cup has sparked a shopping frenzy, as consumers eagerly take advantage of retail promotions. With retailers offering substantial discounts on household appliances and fashion items, Vietnamese shoppers have been…
FamilyMart, Japan’s widely recognized retailer, has launched its first Famima flagship store in Tokyo, marking a significant reimagining of the conventional convenience store as the company gears up for its 45th anniversary. FamilyMart’s Next Generation…
Singapore’s retail sector experienced continued growth in May, albeit at a slower pace than in April. Statistics from the Department of Statistics indicate that retail sales, excluding motor vehicles, parts, and accessories, rose by 3.7% in May. This increase…
The retail sector in Hong Kong experienced a healthy growth in May, a trend that is anticipated to sustain, given the positive economic climate. Data from the Census and Statistics Department reveals a 7.9% year-on-year increase in retail sales, reaching…
Mobile World Investment Corporation, a renowned retail conglomerate in Vietnam, recently made a significant move in the business world by separating its electronics retail chain, Dien May Xanh, through an initial public offering (IPO) valued at US$505…
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