June 15, 2026

Latest News

Australia’s food waste problem fueled by meal delivery services

Mei Ling Tan December 5, 2019

Australia’s food waste problem is getting worse, like meal delivery services fuel further waste. The nation’s total food waste bill is now $10.1 billion, up from $8.9 billion dollars in…

American Eagle closing all Japanese stores

Mei Ling Tan December 5, 2019

All American Eagle and Aerie stores in Japan are set for closure by year-end. Eagle Retailing Corporation, the Japanese partner of American Eagle Outfitters, said it is shutting down all…

Red tape stunting H&M India growth

Mei Ling Tan December 5, 2019

Bureaucracy is hampering the expansion plans of H&M India according to the Swedish fast-fashion company’s local management. The firm’s country manager and CEO for the territory Janne Einola said in…

The Shilla Duty Free unveils Montblanc boutique

Mei Ling Tan December 5, 2019

International travel retailer The Shilla Duty-Free has partnered with men’s luxury accessories brand Montblanc to unveil a new standalone boutique concept at the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). The new…

Best Mart 360 sales soar on new store openings

Mei Ling Tan December 5, 2019

A significant expansion in Best Mart 360’s store network has helped boost sales in the first half, despite the company being heavily impacted by protests since June. As at the…

SkinCeuticals launches into Asian travel-retail market

Mei Ling Tan December 5, 2019

L’Oreal Travel Retail Asia Pacific has launched US-based professional skincare brand SkinCeuticals into the Asian travel-retail market. Together with China Duty-Free Group, L’Oreal opened a pop-up store in Haitang Bay…

Florim opens Singapore flagship store

Mei Ling Tan December 5, 2019

Italian ceramic tile maker Florim is opening a flagship store in Singapore tomorrow. The two-storey outlet is the group’s first showroom in Asia, featuring a well-lit open-space interior showcasing the…

Singapore Fintech SaaS Raises $3 Million for Expansion

Mei Ling Tan December 5, 2019

The AI-backed platform hopes to expand to the U.K. and Hong Kong and has already started testing in those markets. Osome, a Singapore-based business services firm that aims to digitize…

HSBC Hired 300 Private Bankers in a Year

Mei Ling Tan December 5, 2019

HSBC Private Bank stayed on course with its hiring plan in Asia, having boosted regional headcount by 300 bankers in one year already. The bank announced last year it would…

Ant Financial Establishes Startup Fund

Mei Ling Tan December 5, 2019

Ant Financial is building a roughly $1 billion investment fund to back start-ups across Southeast Asia and India. Alibaba’s financial technology arm is looking to expand its reach across the…

Citigroup President Getting a $12.5 million bonus

Mei Ling Tan December 5, 2019

Jane Fraser is landing a $12.5 million bonus as the bank looks to retain a likely successor to Chief Executive Officer Michael Corbat. The board’s compensation committee granted the award…

Apple patents technology for AR audio headphones

Mei Ling Tan December 5, 2019

Imagine listening to a conference call on a headset and knowing the position of everyone in the room just by listening to the sound. Apple apparently is planning on developing…

Inmarsat, Bourbon partnership leads the way towards maritime digitisation

Mei Ling Tan December 5, 2019

The deal represents a breakthrough offshore contract for Fleet Xpress, which is already installed on some 7,000 vessels – mainly seagoing merchant ships. “This contract is substantial in its own…

ZTE, China Telecom and China Unicom join forces to consolidate 5G network verification

Mei Ling Tan December 5, 2019

The verification, based on the real 5G commercial network environment, covers the basic functions of network selection and anchor carrier triggering, network management functions of rights management and northbound interface…

Nokia partners with Spark to bring 5G technology to New Zealand

Mei Ling Tan December 5, 2019

As one of the radio access network (RAN) equipment suppliers for Spark’s 5G upgrade, Nokia will deploy its AirScale RAN solution at more than 200 sites, allowing Spark to target…

Behind the Buzz

Retail News Asia — Your Daily Fix of What’s Happening in Asian Retail

We’re here to keep you in the loop—every single day. Whether you’re running a small local shop, scaling an online biz, or part of a global brand making moves in Asia, we’ve got something for you.

With 50+ fresh stories a week and 13.6 million readers, Retail News Asia isn’t just another news site—it’s the go-to source for all things retail across the region.

Hot Picks

Robotic Revolution: Hong Kong Unveils First 24/7 Convenience Store Operated by Humanoid

Redwind BV

Latest News

Australia’s food waste problem fueled by meal delivery services

American Eagle closing all Japanese stores

Red tape stunting H&M India growth

The Shilla Duty Free unveils Montblanc boutique

Best Mart 360 sales soar on new store openings

SkinCeuticals launches into Asian travel-retail market

Florim opens Singapore flagship store

Singapore Fintech SaaS Raises $3 Million for Expansion

HSBC Hired 300 Private Bankers in a Year

Ant Financial Establishes Startup Fund

Citigroup President Getting a $12.5 million bonus

Apple patents technology for AR audio headphones

Inmarsat, Bourbon partnership leads the way towards maritime digitisation

ZTE, China Telecom and China Unicom join forces to consolidate 5G network verification

Nokia partners with Spark to bring 5G technology to New Zealand

Robotic Revolution: Hong Kong Unveils First 24/7 Convenience Store Operated by Humanoid

Li & Fung Partners with Vera Bradley: A Bold Foray into the Apparel Industry

Hermès Unveils Culturally-Inspired Boutique at The Landmark Nagoya Sakae

South Korea Slaps Coupang with Record $409M Fine Over Unprecedented Data Breach

Emirates SkyCargo Expands Global Network with Weekly Freighter Service to Almaty, Central Asias Growing Commercial Hub

Yakult Singapore Swaps Unpopular Orange Flavor for Peach, Sparks Consumer Debate

Ease Your Cost-of-Living: Singaporean Households Grab $390 Support Vouchers!

Fuel Frenzy: Indonesia Suffers Sudden 32% Surge in Popular Gasoline Prices Amidst Middle East conflict

Hollister Brings California Cool to the Philippines with First Store Debut at SM Mall of Asia

Frasers Group Boldly Bids $2.3 Billion for Complete Control of Hugo Boss

Zara Unveils Latest Flagship Store in Shanghai, Showcasing New Global Store Design

Guoquans Global Debut: Chinese Home-Dining Giant Ventures into Hong Kong Market

From Disruption to Resilience: How Retail Supply Chains Are Evolving in Asia

Tim Hortons China Welcomes New CEO Kwok Wah Cheung to Harness Growth and Innovation

Surging Ahead: Luckin Coffee Topples 35,000-Store Milestone with Rapid Global Expansion