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Migme completes the acquisition of Shopdeca to fuel ecommerce expansion

Mei Ling Tan April 15, 2016

Global digital media company migme Limited (ASX: MIG) (“migme” or the “Company”) confirms the completion of the acquisition of Indonesian ecommerce business Shopdeca. The acquisition sets the framework for migme’s continued expansion into…

New Braun Buffel Singapore boutique opens

Mei Ling Tan April 15, 2016

German luxury brand Braun Buffel has opened a flagship boutique at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands. Its official opening was attended by MD Christiane Brunk, great-granddaughter of Johan Braun who founded…

MSGM new boutique in Tokyo

Mei Ling Tan April 15, 2016

Italian fashion label MSGM has opened its first boutique in Japan, in Tokyo’s Shibuya district. It is MSGM’s fifth monobrand shop in the world, again with its interior design concept…

Septwolves flagship merges art and fashion

Mei Ling Tan April 15, 2016

The new Chinese menswear brand Septwolves flagship in Xiamen was designed by Prospace Asia to offer a “stereoscopic fashion experience”. The idea was to merge the sales area with a…

Philippine eCommerce to grow 101 per cent by 2018

Mei Ling Tan April 15, 2016

The Philippine eCommerce industry is expected to grow by 101.4 per cent by 2018 from $1.15 billion in 2013, according to the Philippine eCommerce Outlook. Prudencio Reyes Jr, undersecretary of…

Bata Indonesia sales stagnate

Mei Ling Tan April 15, 2016

Bata Indonesia says it has missed meeting its sales targets despite the nation’s improving retail sales. Sepatu Bata, the local arm of the European shoe giant, owns and operates stores…

Amazon Payments goes global

Mei Ling Tan April 15, 2016

Amazon has launched a new global program designed to allow merchants worldwide to offer Amazon Payments to their customers. The Amazon Payments Partner Program offers tools and services to help…

Why the Boots Alliance merger is a success

Mei Ling Tan April 15, 2016

With a strong international business, a focus on driving productivity and investment in omnichannel, the Boots Alliance Walgreens business is on track to long-term success. The inclusion of Boots Alliance’s…

Singapore retail rents fall

Mei Ling Tan April 15, 2016

Singapore retail rents are falling according to the latest figures from real-estate company DTZ Southeast Asia. Average monthly first-storey rent across the island eased by 1.2 per cent quarter-on-quarter to…

Hard times for Emperor Watch

Mei Ling Tan April 15, 2016

Luxury timepiece retailer Emperor Watch & Jewellery is implementing an action plan to stay buoyant in the face of reversed fortunes due to the difficult trading environment. A member of…

Zong Pakistan, Fortumo team for direct carrier billing

Mei Ling Tan April 14, 2016

Mobile payments company Fortumo and China Mobile Pakistan (Zong) have entered into a direct carrier billing partnership in Pakistan. Digital content merchants and app stores using the Fortumo carrier billing…

Checkpoint Systems to Showcase Intelligent RFID-based Merchandise Visibility Solutions at Retail Technology Show Asia 2016

Mei Ling Tan April 14, 2016

Visitors to Retail Technology Show Asia 2016, being held from 20-21 April in Singapore will have the opportunity to hear from Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CKP) and see first-hand the…

11street Brings Shocking Deals to Life

Mei Ling Tan April 14, 2016

11street, Malaysia’s most exciting e-mall celebrates its one-year anniversary by bringing 11street’s Shocking Deals to Life, a carnival-themed celebration that shares the joy of saving and shopping online, as a…

GM Korea Posts Worst-ever Net Loss of 986.8 Billion Won in 2015

Mei Ling Tan April 14, 2016

According to industry sources on April 10, GM Korea reported 594.4 billion won (US$515.30 million) in operating losses and 986.8 billion won (US$855.48 million) in net losses last year. It…

Ford Malaysia notches up 650 units in sales in March

Mei Ling Tan April 14, 2016

Ford Malaysia has announced its retail sales figures in the country for the month of March 2016, which grew 24% from the previous month to 650 units. In February, the…

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