Tag: Singapore

Retail Asia17/01/2018
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HUBBED has recently partnered with DHL eCommerce to launch the latest and convenient international delivery service. HUBBED is currently offering competitive rates to sellers who are using eBay’s eCommerce platform— and will help them save at least 20 percent on HUBBED’s international standard rates. “We’ve partnered with HUBBED to offer you a competitive international shipping […]

Retail Asia16/01/2018
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A subscription service is being planned by supermarket chain NTUC FairPrice and on-demand transportation/mobile payments platform Grab. They have signed a memorandum of understanding to embark on a joint initiative to complement the online-to-offline lifestyle of consumers by offering better value, convenience and access to goods and services. “Our strategic partnership with Grab signifies our […]

Retail Asia16/01/2018
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Korean coffee chain Caffe Bene has collapsed, filing for a court-led restructuring scheme on Friday. Yonhap news service reports the court will soon decide whether to put the ailing coffee chain under its receivership or commence liquidation. The legal move follows a protracted slump and mounting losses, the company said. In 2016, the company lost […]

Retail Asia15/01/2018
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UOBAM said in a statement that it has launched its own digital advisory service UOBAM Invest that bids to allow companies to manage their discretionary investments through the firm’s portfolio solutions and in some cases achieve results within a matter of minutes. According to UOBAM Singapore the new digital service is offered exclusively to UOB’s commercial […]

Retail Asia15/01/2018
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Stronger store traffic drove overall sales for cosmetics retailer Sa Sa International for its third quarter to the end of December. This was in line with expectations, says the company. Total transactions increased by 5 per cent year on year to 5.1 million, while the number of transactions with local and mainland tourists grew 6.6 […]

Retail Asia09/01/2018
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Specialising in electronics, IT and furniture, COURTS Singapore has put more than a year into researching and redesigning its in-store experiences and omni-channel customer journey. The results are two recent announcements: the relaunch of its e-commerce website, built by e-commerce agency SmartOSC, together with the opening of its newly redesigned Megastore in Tampines, transforming the […]

Retail Asia09/01/2018
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China and Japan continue to grow as key markets for Swiss watches, reports the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry. China had its strongest growth for 30 months at 39.8 per cent, while Japan, up 22.5 per cent, showed strong growth for the second month in succession. Hong Kong has confirmed its recovery with its […]

Retail Asia08/01/2018
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In mid-September, China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), told virtual currency trading platforms based in Beijing and Shanghai to cease market operations. Authorities also clamped down on ethereum and any other electronic units that are exchanged online without being regulated by any country. The PBOC said it wanted to fight “speculation” around […]

Retail Asia08/01/2018
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The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) has announced the new retail fuel prices for this month, which will take effect on January 8, 2018. According to the ICCC’s calculations, retail fuel prices for petrol, diesel and kerosene will increase throughout PNG as of 8th January, 2018. “These price increases are attributed to the increases […]

Retail Asia05/01/2018
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Singapore’s DBS Bank and insurer Chubb have signed a bancassurance agreement to distribute home, contents and selected personal accident and supplemental health (A&H) insurance products as well as general insurance products for SMEs. Effective 1 January 2018, the insurance distribution partnership will be valid for a period of 15 years and will cover Singapore, Hong […]

Retail Asia04/01/2018
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French outdoor lifestyle brand Aigle has arrived in Southeast Asia – with a flagship store in Uptown Mall, Taguig City in Metro Manila, the Philippines. “Filipinos are very fashion-forward, and Aigle marries both style and reliability in outdoor wear,” says Andrew Naval of local representative Noble House Distribution Enterprise. Aigle’s latest collection was unveiled at […]


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