Retail
Shein faces EU scrutiny over product safety
[EUROPE] Shein, the Chinese fast-fashion giant, has pledged to ramp up product safety testing and compliance spending following a formal warning from the...
Malaysia and Thailand face slower growth
[MALAYSIA] Malaysia and Thailand are facing lowered economic growth forecasts as the effects of the U.S.–China trade war ripple through Southeast Asia’s export-heavy...
Shein faces EU scrutiny over consumer law violations
[EUROPE] Shein could be hit with fines after the European Union issued a warning to the fast-growing e-commerce platform on Monday, citing a...
The rise of tip creep in America
[UNITED STATES] You’ve probably noticed it: the screen flashes at checkout asking if you want to tip, even when you’re just grabbing a...
Three ways retailing was affected by the pandemic era
[WORLD] The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly reshaped the retail landscape, accelerating trends that were previously emerging and introducing new dynamics that continue to...
Adidas and Puma face tariff-driven price hikes
[WORLD] Adidas and Puma are expected to raise prices on running shoes and athletic apparel in the U.S., following Nike's recent announcement, as...
Nike returns to Amazon after five-year hiatus
[WORLD] In a dramatic shift to its e-commerce strategy, Nike announced today that it will begin selling its products on Amazon once again,...
Starbucks considers stake sale in China business amid rising competition
[WORLD] Starbucks is evaluating strategic options for its operations in China, a move that comes as the country’s coffee industry experiences both unprecedented...
Malaysia benefits from strong retail sales and increased tourism
[MALAYSIA] MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd’s research division, MIDF Research, forecasts continued growth in domestic spending, following a strong performance in retail sales...
US-China tariff reprieve offers temporary relief for Shein and Temu
[WORLD] An agreement between the US and China to temporarily reduce tariffs has stopped short of reinstating the US "de minimis" duty exemption...
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