19+ hour, 52+ min ago   (817+ words) The market will probably stay muted in the next three years. China's retail market remains trapped in weak demand and price competition despite government efforts to make stores destinations for leisure, entertainment, and social activities, analysts said. “I don't think…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (199+ words) Starbucks Vietnam has opened its first Signing Store in Ho Chi Minh City, creating a coffeehouse designed to serve Deaf, hard-of-hearing and sign language communities. Located at Starbucks Cao Thắng, the store employs Deaf and hard-of-hearing baristas and incorporates accessibility…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (177+ words) Partnership targets more than $22m in sales Wellcome Hong Kong has signed a strategic partnership with CJ Foods, a business unit of CJ CheilJedang, to bring more than 100 Korean food products to customers in Hong Kong. The partnership targets more than…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (188+ words) Wallaya brings more than 40 years of experience with the company. Central Group has appointed Wallaya Chirathivat as president, strengthening its senior leadership team as the company prepares for its next phase of growth. The appointment comes as the global business…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (723+ words) Retailers that design appropriate products, formats, staff development, and supplier partnership can build positions that price cannot erode. Global retailers entering Japan, China, and South Korea routinely localise their products, formats, and pricing. The ones that fail are often those…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago   (295+ words) Sam's Club and Costco increased channel share to 2% in 2025. Membership clubs, discount chains, and private-label products are gaining market share in China even as the broader fast-moving consumer goods sector struggles with falling prices, raising pressure on brands to differentiate…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (224+ words) Makro Philippines is set to open stores in four Ayala Land mixed-use estates in Luzon under newly signed land lease agreements, expanding its presence across Metro Manila and Southern Luzon. The agreements cover Cloverleaf in Balintawak, Quezon City; Broadfield in…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (189+ words) All stores resumed operations on 20 August. International Housewares Retail Company Ltd. (IH Retail), owner of Japan Home in Singapore, has reopened all its stores following the completion of a franchise transition. All stores resumed operations on 20 August, following the signing…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (326+ words) It posted a 5% rise in net income to US$143.8m (P8.9b) in H1. SM Retail’s net income rose 5% to $143.8m (PHP8.9b) in the first half of 2026, supported by resilient consumer demand for everyday essentials and the continued expansion of its store network. Operating income grew…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (160+ words) GNC products will be distributed through DFI’s Guardian stores in Singapore. DFI Retail Group is expanding its partnership with GNC into Singapore, becoming the health and wellness brand’s exclusive wholesaler, distributor and franchisee across Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore. Under…...