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Aldi Loses Appeal in Little Bellies Copycat Packaging Case
An Australian appeals court has broadened a 2024 copyright infringement ruling against Aldi’s Mamia toddler snack line.
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Aiko TanakaGeneral
Coles Transitions Hundreds of Jobs to India Amid Intense Retail Competition
Australia’s supermarket behemoth, Coles, has announced that it will be outsourcing numerous jobs to India through a strategic alliance with Accenture, management consultants. This move comes as a result of the intensifying competition within the retail…
Wei ZhangGeneral
Singapore Retail Sales Surge: Recreational Goods and Jewellery Take the Lead in June
Retail sales in Singapore experienced increased growth in June, with most sectors seeing improvements, with the most significant ones being recreational goods, watches, and jewelry. According to the Department of Statistics, retail sales—excluding motor…
Minjun ParkGeneral
Our New Website Is Live, A Thank You To Our Loyal Readers
The moment has arrived: Retail News Asia is now running on a brand-new platform. Over the past few days we worked hard to make this move happen, and we’re proud of the result. But just as important to us is taking a moment to recognize the people we do this…
Aiko TanakaResearch
Boosting Retail Margins: Uniting Fragmented Product Data through AI
While customers continue to make purchases across various channels, several retail businesses struggle with outdated and disconnected systems. These systems were designed during a simpler time and are now proving to be inadequate in handling the dynamic…
Sarah ChenE-Tailing
EU Slaps AliExpress with Record $629 Million Fine Over Counterfeit Goods Crackdown Failure
On Monday, AliExpress, Alibaba’s subsidiary, was slapped with a record-breaking €550 million (US$629 million) fine by the European Union for its failure to address sales of illegal, dangerous and counterfeit items on its platform. This penalty is considered…
Aiko TanakaFashion
Uniqlo Owner Fast Retailing Reports Stellar 45.7% Profit Boost Amidst Global Challenges
Fast Retailing, the Japanese firm that owns the popular clothing brand Uniqlo, reported a 45.7% quarterly profit surge, despite facing challenges from the Iran war’s impact on supply chains and logistics. Achieving this milestone puts the company on track for…
Wei ZhangGeneral
Hong Kong Retail Sales Soar for 11th Consecutive Month, Fueled by Local Demand and Tourism Surge
In March, Hong Kong’s retail sector saw a 12.8% increase in sales compared to the same month in the previous year. This marks the 11th consecutive month of growth, according to recent government data. Sales touched HK$33.9 billion (US$4.33 billion),…
Minjun ParkGeneral
Thriving Metro Retail Surpasses $662M Revenue Mark, Propelled by Store Expansion and Steady Sales Growth
Metro Retail Stores Group (MRSGI) has achieved remarkable revenue growth in FY25, exceeding the PhP40-billion (approximately US$662.8 million) milestone. This growth was fueled by consistent sales growth, margin expansion, and ongoing network development.…
Maria SantosFashion
Uniqlo Parent Company, Fast Retailing, Predicts Record Earnings Amid Global Expansion and Strong Quarter
Fast Retailing, the Japanese company that owns global clothing brand Uniqlo, has revised its full-year forecast, indicating yet another year of record growth. This comes on the back of a stronger-than-expected surge in quarterly earnings, attributed to…
Rajiv MenonFashion
Uniqlo’s Parent Company Fast Retailing on Path to Historic Earnings amid Global Expansion and Resilience to Middle East Crisis
Fast Retailing, the Japanese firm which owns the Uniqlo brand, has upgraded its yearly forecast, anticipating another year of record-breaking profits driven by strong international expansion. The company reported a 29.4% increase in operating profits during…
Minjun ParkGeneral
Hong Kong Retail Sales Skyrocket by 19%: A Decade of Growth Boosted by Surge in Visitor Numbers
February saw a significant upswing in Hong Kong’s retail sales, with a 19.3 per cent surge compared to the same month in the previous year. This marks a full 10 months of consistent gains, demonstrating the robust health of the retail sector. Broad-Based…
Wei ZhangE-Tailing
Paris Court Upholds Shein’s Marketplace Despite Pressure From French Government
Shein, a Chinese online retailer popular for its fast-fashion offerings, emerged victorious after the Court of Appeal in Paris dismissed France’s plea for the suspension of the platform. The court’s decision came in the aftermath of a controversy where the…
Sarah Chen
Li & Fung Strikes Gold: Secures Wholesale Distribution Rights for C&C California
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,…
Rajiv MenonGeneral
Wild Tech starts Microsoft Dynamics 365 program with Metro Department Store Singapore
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…
Wei ZhangGeneral
Singapore Retail Boom: Record 5.8% Jump in Sales Marks November’s Highpoint of 2025
In November, Singapore’s retail sales, excluding motor vehicles, saw an upswing of 5.8%, making it the most substantial rise recorded for the year 2025. Singapore’s Retail Landscape Data provided by the Department of Statistics indicates that the estimated…