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Consumers are in control – ‘and they want experiences’
Retailers must recognise consumers are in control and they are looking for experiences above all else, according to US trend expert Tom Mirabile.
Dairy Farm Group CEO says restructure will take five years
Dairy Farm Group has warned shareholders that its restructure will take five years to complete.
Dairy Farm Group profit takes a hit from restructure
Dairy Farm Group profit fell to just US$92 million last year as the company took charges relating to the restructure of its ailing food business.
Ikea develops ‘intelligent curtain’
Ikea has developed an ‘intelligent curtain’ capable of purifying air.
Ikea Malaysia expands to the north
Ikea Malaysia is preparing to open its first outlet in the country’s northern region, in Penang.
Ikea services foray boosts loyalty and sales
New Ikea services such as assembly are boosting the flatpack furniture specialist’s sales and customer loyalty.
Ikea Vietnam to invest US$450 million in Hanoi centre
Ikea Vietnam plans to invest US$450 million on a retail centre and warehouse system in Hanoi.
Ikea China announces biggest project yet
A new Ikea China mall will house an Ikea store and an additional 120,000sqm in retail area, hosting more than 300 businesses.
Giant Ikea Philippines store will be world’s largest
Ikea Philippines says its first store will take up an enormous 65,000sqm space, making it the world’s largest.
Ikea Japan heads to downtown Tokyo
Ikea Japan is preparing to open its first central Tokyo location.
Southeast Asia a pain point for Dairy Farm International
“Significant challenges” across the Southeast Asian supermarket business are continuing to test Hong Kong-listed multi-format retailer Dairy Farm International.
Ikea Japan plans multiple openings in cities
Ikea Japan says it plans to expand its store network into city centres after the success of its large-format stores in outskirt locations.
