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…
Dec 24, 2014

Nuance in India first

For the first time in India, international travellers can shop duty-free from their home or office before collecting their goods…

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