Jul 23, 2013

Franchisors need subsidies to help them prepare for AEC

WITH only two years of preparation left for the advent of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Economic Community,…
Jul 23, 2013

Kenny Rogers makes strong comeback

KENNY Rogers Roasters made a surprising return to Brunei this year after its short-lived presence over a decade ago. The…
Jun 27, 2013

Starbucks to Expand in Malaysia

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX – Analyst Report)) recently announced its plans to open 100 new stores in Malaysia over the next…
Jun 26, 2013

Asia's convenience boom

By InsideRetail.Asia Convenience stores are gaining popularity in the Asian market as consumers’ lifestyles continue to modernise and westernise. A…
Jun 26, 2013

H&M expanding to Indonesia

By InsideRetail.Asia   Swedish fashion retailer H&M has partnered with PT Hindo to enter Indonesia. “We are excited to finally…
May 22, 2013

Foreign brands set bar high

Customers go shopping at the newly-opened Big C supermarket in northern Ninh Binh Province. Total turnover in the retail sector…