Dec 29, 2014

Steelio expands to Thailand, Vietnam

American watch company Steelio is adding Thailand and Vietnam to its international footprint. The company has just forged partnerships with…
Dec 29, 2014

Thailand’s PowerBuy continues expansion

Thai electrical appliance retailer PowerBuy has earmarked 1.2 billion baht ($37 million) to open 12 new stores across Thailand this…
Dec 26, 2014

Barista Coffee – Indian cafe chain plans major rollout

Indian chain Barista Coffee is set to open 550 cafes over the next five years. Barista Coffee was established by…
Dec 26, 2014

Crate & Barrel debuts in Manila

US homewares chain Crate & Barrel has opened its first store in the Philippines. The store is in Manila’s Mega…
Dec 25, 2014

Matahari opens hypermarket

Indonesian multi-format retailer PT Matahari Putra Prima has opened its 105th hypermarket. The new store is located at Lippo Plaza…
Dec 25, 2014

Alibaba’s $160m fraud fight

China’s dominant online retailer Alibaba Group says it has spent US$160.7 million fighting counterfeiting and enhancing shopper protection on its…