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Aiwa brand up for auction, its parent bankrupt
The famous Aiwa brand – synonymous with audio products for 70 years – is up for auction as part of the Chapter 11 bankru...
Ikea expands Buy Back & Resell program as it eyes 2030 circularity goal
US pilot to precede nationwide launch as furniture retailer takes its sustainability initiative global.
Central Group takes control of Bangkok’s Mega Bangna parent
Siam Future Development owns 19 properties, of which the Ikea-anchored mega mall is the flagship.
Tiny Hong Kong cafe chain seals deal for six-country rollout
LHC Coffee from Hong Kong says it will open cafes in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippi...
Lazada merges logistics divisions under new name
Southeast Asian online marketplace Lazada has merged its logistics businesses into a single entity, Lazada Logistics.
Auckland Airport to build outlet mall with 100+ stores
Planned centre will have a footprint of 23,000sqm and generate an estimated 500 jobs.
Robot baristas to serve coffee at 30 Singapore train stations
Located in 5sqm retail spaces, the robots will have a cashless, contactless interface and can serve up to 200 cups of co...
Hong Kong’s Ztore bought out by TVB to create major online player
Hong Kong television network TVB has led a majority buyout of local e-commerce company Ztore, investing US$25.7m for a 7...
Amazon to test department stores in offline expansion
Department stores' share of the US retail market is at a record low, but Amazon sees an opportunity.
Samsonite strikes a positive note as Covid wreaks havoc on sales
Covid’s ongoing impact on global travel continues to impact travel-retail brand Samsonite which has recorded a loss attr...
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