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Wei ZhangGeneral
Starbucks Expands in East Asia as Walmart Unwinds Suburban Hypermarkets
High-density transit nodes across China, Japan, and South Korea reward compact coffee footprints over car-dependent grocery formats.
Aiko TanakaE-Tailing
Flipkart Minutes Reaches 1,000 Dark Stores Across India
Flipkart’s quick commerce arm has expanded to over 1,000 micro-warehouses across 130 cities, narrowing its average order value gap with market leader Blinkit.
Maria SantosGeneral
Asia-Pacific Captures 42 Percent Share as Global Retail Hits 31.58 Trillion Dollars
Online penetration will expand from 23.5 percent in 2025 to 29.5 percent by 2031, pushing global retail expenditure per capita above 5,000 dollars.
Aiko TanakaGeneral
Asian Markets Mixed Amid US Economic Worries, Retail Sales Dip
Asian equities saw mixed results as concerns over the US economy overshadowed earlier hopes for stable interest rates. Weak retail sales and consumer sentiment in the US are now shifting investor focus to upcoming earnings from major retailers.
Aiko TanakaGeneral
China Cracks Down on Walmart’s Sams Club Over Food Safety Concerns
In a recent development, China’s market regulator has enforced stringent measures on the supermarket chain, Sam’s Club, which is owned by Walmart. The regulator has initiated these steps as part of a bid to eradicate food safety risks from the company’s…
Rajiv MenonFood
Florida Family Files Worm Contamination Suit against Campbells and Walmart over SpaghettiOs
A lawsuit has been filed against Campbell’s and Walmart by a Florida-based mother and her daughter, alleging that they consumed SpaghettiOs tainted with parasites or worms, rendering the product unfit for consumption. Accusations of Food Contamination In the…
Aiko TanakaFood
Pepsico Surpasses Q3 Projections; Announces Leadership Transition And Future Growth Strategies
PepsiCo recently reported robust Q3 results that exceeded projections, also unveiling key leadership changes as it intensifies its commitment towards expansion, cost efficiency, and meeting shareholder expectations. The beverage giant’s Q3 net income saw a…
Aiko TanakaFood
Walmart To Eliminate Synthetic Dyes From Food Brands By 2027 Amid Health Initiative
In a move towards healthier food options, Walmart announced on Wednesday its plans to eliminate synthetic dyes from all its private-label food products in the United States. Products under its Great Value and bettergoods brands will be free of these dyes by…
Maria SantosGeneral
Walmart’s $2 Billion Gamble: Aiming For E-commerce Dominance In India Amid Fierce Competition
In a significant move to bolster its presence in Asia, American retail giant Walmart has announced plans to expand its operations in India, aiming to capture a larger share of the country’s burgeoning e-commerce market. This strategic decision comes amid…
Minjun ParkGeneral
Walmart Unveils Four Cutting-Edge AI ‘Super Agents’ with Strategic Tech Recruitment Boost
The retail landscape in Asia has been buzzing with activity as major players adapt to the evolving market dynamics. With the ongoing embrace of e-commerce and a resurgence of physical shopping, businesses are honing their strategies to capture the attention…
Minjun ParkE-Tailing
Prime Day Phenomenon: How Amazon’s Mega Sale Is Reshaping The Retail Calendar
The Evolution of Prime Day In the United States, Black Friday has long been seen as the ultimate shopping event. However, Amazon’s Prime Day has been increasingly gaining momentum among consumers since its inception. Launched on June 15, 2015, as part of…
Wei ZhangGeneral
Walmart Exits Japan, Amplifies E-commerce In Other Asian Markets: A Strategic Pivot
In a notable shift within the Asian retail landscape, Walmart is making headlines by announcing the closure of its stores in Japan, yet continues to navigate the maze of international markets by expanding its e-commerce services in other regions. The retail…
Minjun ParkGeneral
Did Walmart Asia Just Take This Massive Step?
Walmart’s presence in Asia is a key part of its global growth strategy. The retail giant has established a significant presence across the region, with hundreds of stores spanning from China to India …
Maria SantosE-Tailing
Walmart refuses to admit it might be better off accepting Apple Pay
If you use Apple Pay or Google Pay when you checkout at the supermarket. the pharmacy, or other retail stores, you see how convenient the whole thing is even if you have to use your fingerprint or face to verify your identity. Apple and Google take such a…
Aiko TanakaE-Tailing
Walmart now lets you try clothes on a virtual model of you by using only your iPhone
It’s very convenient to buy clothes online. However, there’s always the risk of not liking how the apparel looks on you when you try it at home. And when this happens, then the whole online shopping thing becomes a hassle. But what if you could see how the…