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Retail Asia08/09/2020
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Singapore retail sales show first signs of retail recovery

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Singapore retail sales rebounded in July as social-distancing rules were relaxed, but there was still a year-on-year decline of 7.7 percent, excluding motor vehicle sales. That was significantly better than June’s fall of 24.2 percent and May’s 52 percent. Month on month, seasonally adjusted retail sales increased by 19.5 percent. Online retail sales comprised about […]
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Retail Asia08/09/2020
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International flights resumption fails to enthuse Vietnam tourism firms

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Vietnamese tourism companies are not enthused about the possibility of flight resumption to six Asian destinations because they don’t expect large numbers of tourists to board these flights. Nguyen Cong Hoan, deputy CEO of Hanoi Redtours, said that flights to these destinations will mostly serve businesspeople, workers and students and not tourists. “Although this shows […]
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Retail Asia07/09/2020
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Yata to launch convenience-store concept in Hong Kong

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Japanese-themed Hong Kong department store and supermarket chain Yata is set to unveil its first-ever convenience store format in Hong Kong. Dubbed the ‘Konbin by Yata’’ (also Japanese for convenience store), the new format will be smaller than its usual department store standing at 3777sqft. Located within Sha Tin’s Hotel Sav, the store will be […]
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Retail Asia07/09/2020
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Siam Piwat opens Ecotopia, Asia’s first eco-lifestyle destination

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Siam Piwat has unveiled Ecotopia in Bangkok, which it claims to be Asia’s first eco-lifestyle destination. Located at Siam Discovery, the store occupies 2000sqm and features more than 300 brands of eco-friendly and health-oriented products. Ecotopia houses eight different zones. A Hygienic zone offers a selection of household products made from natural and biodegradable materials, […]
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Retail Asia06/09/2020
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3 Tips for Starting Your Business at Home

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There’s never been a better time to be a freelancer. While the regular evolution of technology means that every year more and more people integrate the internet into all parts of their lives, that has been especially true in recent months. There are new opportunities forming for digital sales, and especially marketing, every day. For […]
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Retail Asia04/09/2020
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Isetan ends Bangkok era

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Japanese department store Isetan has closed its Bangkok outlet after 28 years of operation in Thailand. The complex launched in CentralWorld shopping center during the early days of Southeast Asia’s economic growth when many consumers in the region were having their first taste of wealth. The store was also a favorite haunt of Japanese residents […]
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Retail Asia03/09/2020
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Covid-19 precautions drag Hong Kong retail sales in July

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The tightening of social-distancing regulations helped fuel a 23.1-per-cent decline in Hong Kong retail sales in July. Nevertheless, the decline was sharper than expected given July last year was the first full month when retail was affected by the outbreak of social unrest sparked by the proposed anti-extradition law, creating a lower base for this […]
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Retail Asia02/09/2020
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July retail sales in Japan slide

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Japanese government data shows a significant drop in retail sales for July this year. Retail sales in Japan declined by 2.8 percent for the calendar month compared with the same period last year, reaching US$117.4 million. The decrease was higher than the median market forecast of a 1.7-per-cent drop, and compounds last month’s fall of […]
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Retail Asia02/09/2020
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Thailand’s CP All to launch 7-Eleven in Laos

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Thailand’s CP Group is taking the 7-Eleven convenience-store chain into Laos after winning franchise rights for the country. The first 7-Eleven store in Laos will be opened in the capital city, Vientiane in 2022. “With its remarkable success in Thailand, I can think of no one better than CP All to bring the 7-Eleven brand […]
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Retail Asia01/09/2020
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The airline founder building Asia’s next super app

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AirAsia’s founder Tony Fernandes is building what he hopes will be the region’s next “super app” as he deals with the coronavirus travel downturn. He wants to rival the likes of Grab, GoJek, and WeChat with an all-in-one app for food delivery, shopping, payments, entertainment, and travel. As the airline’s boss, he has been looking […]
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Retail Asia31/08/2020
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Cebu Pacific enhances Manage Booking portal

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The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (CEB), has enhanced its Manage Booking portal to allow passengers to easily update their contact information after booking has been finalized. This is available for both passengers who booked online or through a travel agency. “Now more than ever, we have seen how important it is for […]
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