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November auto sales up 3 percent

November auto sales up 3 percent

Mei Ling Tan December 20, 2019

Vietnam’s total vehicle sales increased 3 percent to 29,846 units in November from the previous month, according to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA). Auto sales are monitored by VAMA,…

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Yamaha Opens First ‘Blue Square’ Premium Concept Showroom In India

Yamaha Opens First ‘Blue Square’ Premium Concept Showroom In India

Mei Ling Tan December 20, 2019

India Yamaha Motor has announced the inauguration of its new ‘Blue Square’ concept showroom in the country. The first-of-its-kind outlet was launched in Chennai recently, as part of the brand’s…

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Hulu launches new rewards system for select viewers

Hulu launches new rewards system for select viewers

Mei Ling Tan December 20, 2019

After increasing the prices of its streaming services, Hulu announced a new rewards system for those who love to binge. A new ad system is now available for Hulu viewers who like to…

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Google Messages adds new feature that protects you from spam

Google Messages adds new feature that protects you from spam

Mei Ling Tan December 20, 2019

In an attempt to make your conversations as safe as possible, Google is adding all sorts of security features. The last one comes is meant to protect you from spam…

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Shinsegae’s No Brand Burger stores dominating Korean market

Mei Ling Tan December 19, 2019

The No Brand Burger from Shinsegae Food, the food manufacturing arm of South Korean retail giant Shinsegae, are dominating the South Korean hamburger market. Analysts say that Shinsegae’s cost-effectiveness strategy…

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Inditex profit growing faster than sales

Inditex profit growing faster than sales

Mei Ling Tan December 19, 2019

Zara parent Inditex profit grew by 12 percent in the first nine months of this year, a rate significantly ahead of sales growth. Sales across its brands, which also include…

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Giordano opens four stores in Mauritius

Giordano opens four stores in Mauritius

Mei Ling Tan December 19, 2019

Hong Kong apparel brand Giordano has opened four locations in Mauritius. The stores are located in the Riche Terre Shopping Mall as well as the Rose Hill, Quatre Bornes and…

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Gojek Nears Deal for Mobile Payments Startup

Gojek Nears Deal for Mobile Payments Startup

Mei Ling Tan December 19, 2019

With Gojek aiming to become a major player in Indonesia’s digital payments space, the acquisition would help it compete with other regional giants like Grab. Gojek is said to be…

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Lululemon bucks trend thanks to ‘strong brand, great products’

Mei Ling Tan December 19, 2019

While some retailers lost momentum in the third quarter, Lululemon firmly bucked the trend and continued its run of strong growth unabated. On the top line, total sales grew by…

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Adidas LDN – our store of the year

Adidas LDN – our store of the year

Mei Ling Tan December 19, 2019

Retailers regularly spruik the line of ‘reimagining retail’ when launching a new concept store – but the new Adidas LDN flagship genuinely delivers on that promise. The four-story Adidas LDN…

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7-Eleven Japan has been underpaying staff for up to 50 years

7-Eleven Japan has been underpaying staff for up to 50 years

Mei Ling Tan December 19, 2019

Investigators have discovered 7-Eleven Japan to have been underpaying staff since the 1970s, according to a Nikkei report. The review uncovered inaccuracies in the formula used by the retailer to…

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Tesco Asia sale plan comes under fire

Tesco Asia sale plan comes under fire

Mei Ling Tan December 19, 2019

A sale of the Tesco Asia business by its UK parent would prioritize shareholders over sound long-term economic strategy, says GlobalData. Over the weekend, Tesco announced it had received an…

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Waze makes it easier to navigate through wintry weather

Waze makes it easier to navigate through wintry weather

Mei Ling Tan December 19, 2019

Waze announced that starting this week, driving through wintry landscapes will be a bit easier thanks to a new feature the developer is adding to its navigational app. The new…

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Google fixes issue that kept new Android apps from being found in the Play Store

Google fixes issue that kept new Android apps from being found in the Play Store

Mei Ling Tan December 19, 2019

So let’s say that you spent countless hours developing a new Android app that you believe will change the world. You submit it to Google and it passes with flying…

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Samsung reportedly makes surprise decision about which chip will power the Galaxy S11 line

Samsung reportedly makes surprise decision about which chip will power the Galaxy S11 line

Mei Ling Tan December 19, 2019

Traditionally, Samsung powers its latest flagship phones in the vast majority of markets with chipsets it designs and produces itself. In the U.S., China, and Japan, Galaxy S and Galaxy…

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