Consumer sector on steady footing
The consumer sector is expected to remain on steady footing, underpinned by resilient spending on essentials and supportive policy measures.
Jaya Grocer expands Klang Valley footprint as anchor tenant at The Mines
JAYA Grocer, Malaysia's leading mass-premium supermarket chain, will increase its presence and stamp a foothold in the Klang Valley as a new anchor tenant in The Mines Shopping Mall in Seri Kembangan.
Shein to strengthen supply chain with major investment in Guangdong
CROSS-border e-commerce platform Shein pledged on Tuesday to invest more than 10 billion yuan ($1.46 billion) over the next three years to strengthen its supply chain in Guangdong province, a move believed to signal a deeper commitment to the domestic market.
Hanoi retailers see tax compliance, AI as key to survival in 2026
Compliance with tax regulations and electronic invoicing, adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and expansion into multi-channel sales are becoming essential for business survival in Vietnam, according to a survey of 15,000 retailers released by Sapo Technology JSC, as firms navigate tighter rules and intensifying competition.
Google pushes AI shopping features in search and Gemini chatbot
Google is adding a way for consumers to buy things while seeking artificial intelligence-powered answers on search and in its Gemini chatbot – part of a plan to make money more directly from consumers' AI use.
Retail curated for living
Avaland expands its retail lineup across Klang Valley projects and welcomes nine retail partners.
McDonald’s Malaysia to invest RM1bil over five years, open 100 restaurants
KUALA LUMPUR: McDonald's Malaysia is planning to invest RM1 billion to open 100 new restaurants, modernise existing outlets and strengthen digital capabilities over the next five years.
Malaysia's ZUS Coffee expands into Thailand, eyes 50 outlets by 2026
BANGKOK: Malaysian coffee chain ZUS Coffee plans to open 50 outlets in Thailand in 2026, following its official debut in the Kingdom on Friday.
Hermes designer bows out after 37 years
PARIS: Hermes menswear designer Véronique Nichanian presented her final collection last Saturday in Paris after nearly four decades in the role, as the 71-year-old prepares to pass the baton to young British designer Grace Wales Bonner.
Tech firms are persuading retailers to put AI everywhere
Stores of all kinds are using artificial intelligence to sell everything from luxury handbags to hay for horses.
