Although China’s containment of Covid has seen physical retail recover better than in most countries, it remains challenging to attract shoppers.…
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MINISO accelerates store expansion
MINISO, a lifestyle product retailer, has opened 364 brick-and-mortar stores globally in the last 12 months, an average pace of one per day – bucking pandemic retail trends.…
6IXTY8IGHT opens first brick-and-mortar store in Japan
International fashion lingerie and apparel brand 6IXTY8IGHT announced the opening of its first brick-and-mortar store in Japan.…
Muji USA files for bankruptcy
Muji USA Ltd. has filed for bankruptcy in Delaware, yet another retailer attributing financial difficulties to the continuing coronavirus pandemic.…
Is Korea’s retail sector future-proof?
Discover how technology and e-commerce trends are reshaping the global retail industry in profound ways.…
Time for travel agents to embrace “true retail”
As mobile travel sales account for 50% of online travel sales, it is time for travel agents to spruce up their bricks and mortar models.…
Bangkok is paradise for retailers
The woman heading family-run Central Group, Yuwadee Chirathivat, sees renovation and innovation as keys to the continuing success of bricks-and-mortar stores in the Thai capital.…
The Asian Retail Arena – what’s next for retail?
The Italian Chamber of Commerce and Retail in Asia are glad to invite you to the 1st edition of The Asian Retail Arena – what’s next for retail?…
Thailand Central Group to pursue online growth
The company with the biggest grip on Thailand’s brick-and-mortar retail market is expecting a partnership with China’s JD.com Inc. to pursue online growth.…
What is the future for brick-and-mortar stores?
Despite the attention that eCommerce attracts, according to eMarketer, 90% of retail spending worldwide still occurs via bricks-and-mortar stores. So why is this the case?…