The Ministry of Commerce in Cambodia has sent out a public appeal to all citizens and fuel station owners to desist from hoarding fuel in an attempt to maintain a stable supply chain throughout the country. The public notice, issued on the 6th of March,…
Thailand’s Central Retail, a notable force in the retail industry, is gearing up to increase its investments in Vietnam. The company has announced its intentions to initiate the launch of over 30 new large-format stores in the country within the upcoming…
Thai retail powerhouse CP Axtra has secured a deal to acquire the Malaysian supermarket operator, The Food Purveyor, for a sum of US$421.6 million. The Food Purveyor’s Market Presence The Food Purveyor boasts a wide range of premium grocery brands under its…
DFI Retail Group, a prominent pan-Asian retailer, has confirmed the efficacy of its ongoing strategic alterations, following a successful 2025 fiscal year. The group reported a substantial 35% increase in underlying profits to US$270 million, despite no…
Miniso, the global retail brand, has inaugurated its first ‘Miniso Land’ in Malaysia, situated at the Sunway Pyramid mall. This new establishment has become the largest in Southeast Asia operating under the brand name. The Land of Miniso Located on the first…
Hong Kong-based financial behemoth, Bonjour Holdings, has reported a slump in its earnings attributed to what the corporation describes as a “complicated” retail atmosphere. Financial Figures Bonjour Holdings reported a loss of HK$68.8 million (US$8.8…
The shift towards Conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the retail landscape, with AI-powered customer experiences emerging as the new standard, particularly within the realm of daily use messaging apps. This trend signals a departure…
Central Pattana is embarking on a significant expansion of Central Phuket, aiming to transform the mixed-use development into a keystone of Phuket’s transition from a tourist-centric locale to a global lifestyle hub. The expansion will enlarge the project’s…
Thai-based beauty retailer, Konvy, has made its physical debut in the Philippines by opening its inaugural flagship store in Robinsons Galleria, Pasig City. Konvy established its roots in the beauty industry in 2012, initially operating as an e-commerce…
AS Watson, a Hong Kong-based health and beauty retailer, is potentially planning a move into the Australian market. The company is believed to be considering an acquisition of over 90 pharmacies in Australia. Expansion into Australia The company’s interest is…
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Miu Miu, the renowned luxury brand, recently christened its revamped flagship store located at the Landmark Atrium. This opening not only showcases a fresh store design concept but also aims to fortify the brand’s presence in the region. The New Store Design…
Hong Kong’s premier supply chain manager, Li & Fung, has recently entered into a licensing contract with C&C California. This agreement grants Li & Fung exclusive rights to wholesale distribution across all retail platforms, including full-price, off-price,…
Wild Tech has commenced an engagement with Metro Department Store Singapore to support the retailer’s transition away from a long-running legacy environment and into the Microsoft Dynamics 365 ecosystem. Metro is one of Singapore’s established department…
7-Eleven Hong Kong has recently unveiled an innovative concept store within the boundaries of the burgeoning lifestyle and sports center, Kai Tak Sports Park. This modernized store model breaks the mold of traditional convenience store layouts and aims to…
The rate of retail sales growth in Singapore experienced a significant deceleration in December, following an impressive surge in November. As per the data provided by the Department of Statistics, retail sales, excluding motor vehicles, saw an increase of…