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…
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…
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),…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Omnichat, a notable omnichannel AI platform, recently conducted the third iteration of the Commerce Leadership Forum at Meta Singapore’s facility. The forum saw an assemblage of high-ranking leaders across various sectors, arranged to discuss the…
October witnessed the slowest growth in China’s factory output and retail sales in more than a year, applying added pressure on policymakers to overhaul the nation’s $19 trillion export-driven economy. Increasing supply and demand strains are poised to…
South Korea’s retail industry is swiftly growing its private label (PB) business by extending beyond food and household items to include clothing, innovative digital platforms, and even international markets. This expansion comes as firms ranging from…
David Chan, the executive president and chief financial officer of Lanvin Group, has announced his decision to step down from his position effective October 27. While he plans to explore fresh opportunities, Chan is also slated to provide advisory support…
In the face of ever-changing tariffs and an increase in living costs that have impacted consumer spending, many brands are struggling to maintain a physical retail presence, let alone expand it. However, one international retailer is boldly rising to this…