The region's demand engine: the largest population, the deepest traditional trade and the most demanding archipelago logistics. Property is the biggest fixed commitment a retailer makes, and it is the ...

Which platforms matter in Myanmar, how buyers pay, why cash on delivery still shapes the economics, and what a delivered ...

Five minutes on what moved Asian retail this week. The Singapore-listed operator pruned its footprint from 68 to 46 restaurants as Steak 99 contributed nearly a third of half-year sales. The ...

A large, English-speaking, mall-centred market where remittances, family shopping trips and social commerce shape demand. Store performance in Philippines is mostly a labour and calendar problem.

Uniqlo, a highly recognized retail brand, is set to embark on a substantial expansion plan in India. The company’s strategy involves a fivefold increase in its store network, boosting the number from ...

Coles is negotiating with Ocado to trial in-store robotic picking systems across existing supermarkets, accelerating express deliveries without building costly standalone warehouses. The shift ...

SJC's gold price cut signals contracting local demand, impacting retail inventory valuation and sales forecasts for jewelers. Narrowing gap between gold bars and rings compresses retail margins; ...

Expanded lifestyle tax relief for pet care and AI subscriptions reshapes consumer spending priorities from 2027. Retailers of existing eligible items, like electronics and internet, face increased ...

Coles' A$1.09 billion profit shows the financial benefits of expanding private label lines in Australian grocery. Increased private label allocation directly addresses wholesale inflation and ...

Uncontrolled K-pop hat sales forced a Singapore McDonald's closure, causing direct revenue loss on core food items and delivery cancellations. Fast food formats struggle with physical merchandise ...

Pop Mart's theme park expansion with new attractions and diversification beyond toys capitalises on strong 2025 revenue growth. Broadening Pop Land's offerings strengthens Pop Mart's IP ecosystem, ...