The thriving retail sector


Boost for retail: Christmas decorations at Sunway Pyramid in Petaling Jaya. The coming festive season and elections are seen as a boost for the retail sector.

Cautious outlook but opportunities abound

IT’S a well-known fact that the local retail sector has been under pressure for quite some time – what with the endless supply of incoming space and slowdown in consumer spending.

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