'Rooftop economy' latest consumption front
AFTER the "night economy", the "rooftop economy" is now taking to the rooftops of shopping centres nationwide.
118 Mall to open in August with over 70% retail space committed
KUALA LUMPUR: 118 Mall, developed by PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd, is set to open in August at the Merdeka 118 precinct, with more than 70% of its retail space already committed.
Bean Here! opens at KPTM Ipoh, eyes campus growth
KUALA LUMPUR: Bean Here! Coffee & Pastries has opened a new outlet at Kolej Poly-Tech MARA (KPTM) Ipoh, as its operator looks to grow the brand through campus locations.
Bugis Street shops shut as retail demand shifts
Once teeming with clothing and accessory stores popular with bargain hunters and tourists, visitors to the second floor of Bugis Street these days will find that most of the units are now shuttered.
More than 2,600 co-op stores to open nationwide help cushion cost of living, says Sim
KUALA LUMPUR: Over 2,600 cooperative retail stores nationwide will soon be activated to help Malaysians cushion the impact of the rising cost of living.
Luxury brands face profit squeeze as Iran conflict shrinks UAE mall sales, sources say
PARIS: Sales at Europe's biggest luxury brands have shrunk in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as the Iran conflict hit the sector's fastest-growing market in the latest setback for the $400 billion industry whose value has contracted over the last three years.
Slim Chickens makes Asian debut with launch in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Slim Chickens Malaysia celebrated its debut in Asia with its official launch in Malaysia, opening its second outlet at NU Sentral, Kuala Lumpur.
Food R&D to sharpen MyNews’ edge
MyNews Holdings Bhd will focus on advancing food research and development (R&D) initiatives to capture evolving consumer tastes and preferences.
Cotton On not closing stores or exiting Asia
Cotton On has no plans to exit the Asia region, the retail company says in a statement released yesterday.
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.
