Feb 16, 2016

Bakers Maison hits Philippines

An Australian bread-and-pastry chain is introducing its artisan products to The Philippines, with a bold plan for at least 100…
Feb 15, 2016

Thai conglomerate buys Big C for $3.4bn

Marking its first full-fledged step into the retail market, Thai conglomerate Thai Charoen Corporation (TCC) Group, owned by alcohol tycoon…
Feb 15, 2016

Rakuten axes eCommerce site

Japan’s online retailing giant Rakuten is to close its eCommerce websites in Singapore, Indonesia andMalaysia on March 1. And it is reportedly seeking a…
Feb 12, 2016

Groupe Casino set to sell Big C Thailand

French supermarket operator Groupe Casino has said it will now likely sell its Thailand operation. While in the process of…
Feb 12, 2016

Online grocery shopping taking off in Asia?

Asian consumers are embracing technologies that enable them to buy groceries online and with one click rather than having to…
Feb 11, 2016

Singapore retail chains look to Muslim market

Amid the rows of blue jeans lining the walls of apparel chain Uniqlo are headscarves, baju kurung and kebaya —…