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Retail
Australian furnishings featuring Aboriginal artwork catch on
Artists hope products convey spirit and stories of Indigenous community
Retail
In China, Costco, Sam's Club make play for thrifty shoppers
Membership-based chains hang on to customers with low prices, free samples
Retail
Weak yen drives U.S. shoppers to Japan proxy sites
Foreign buyers get their hands on specialty Japanese goods at hefty discounts
Consumer
China's shoppers still want luxury. But they're OK with secondhand
LVMH and other groups see sales slip in region as consumers turn thrifty
Retail
Japan's electronics stores crack down on duty-free resales
Bic Camera's system records passport numbers to identify bulk purchasing
Retail
Uniqlo parent aims for 80% of managers to be non-Japanese by fiscal 2030
Fast-fashion retailer steps up overseas recruitment to aid global expansion
Transportation
U.S. obsession for China's Temu, Shein sends air cargo prices soaring
Chinese e-retailers' rising popularity with American consumers places strain on limited capacity
Business deals
Carlyle nears deal to buy KFC Japan's shares from Mitsubishi Corp
Trading house selling Kentucky Fried Chicken shares to improve capital efficiency
Technology
Sony installs AI cameras in 500 Japan 7-Elevens for consumer analysis
Setup measures viewership of in-store signs and subsequent purchases
Automobiles
Hyundais and houses: Japan electronics chain to sell EV-home bundles
Yamada Denki operator and South Korean automaker team up to draw more customers
Property
Philippine SM Group to invest $2bn in 2024, boost property segment
Bouyed by healthy consumer business, conglomerate to expand capex by 40%
Retail
Australia takes aim at the dominance of two big supermarkets
Top chains Woolworths and Coles face scrutiny as prices rise
Retail
Japan's Takashimaya eyes 2026 opening for new Vietnam shopping center
Hanoi department store would be first overseas location in 8 years
Technology
Huawei releases revamped, renamed Pura 70 flagship smartphone
Move comes as tech giant accelerates comeback in huge Chinese market
Technology
JD.com enlists digital Richard Liu avatar in live commerce battle
AI likeness of founder touts food and appliances but analysts question strategy
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Business trends
Indonesia aims for tighter curbs on import practice known as 'jastip'
Personal travel and social media used to sell and promote wares purchased abroad
Retail
Japan to collaborate on Chinese payment services with joint QR code
Industry aims to start mutual use in Southeast Asia, India by Osaka 2025 Expo
Economy
Bangladeshi 'India out' campaign hits Ramadan sales
Retailers report demand drop; PM Hasina points to dependence on Indian staples
Companies
Uniqlo owner's six-month profit jumps 28% as Europe, U.S. business grows
Japanese clothing retailer revises up full-year profit forecast
Business deals
Japan's Seven & i set on growing 7-Eleven business through M&A
Operator eyes IPO of struggling supermarket business at earliest possible date
Retail
7-Eleven operator Seven & i eyes selling portion of superstore ops
Japan retailer seeks outside capital to turnaround chain store Ito-Yokado
Retail
FamilyMart and Lawson to start joint delivery amid driver shortage
'2024 problem' prompt convenience chains to partner in northern Japan logistics
Business trends
China's new fashion trend incorporates traditional elements
Patriotism and self-confidence in young citizens drive change
Retail
Japan discount chain Don Quijote burdened by rapid Asian expansion
Retailer shifts gears to stem decline in profit per store
Retail
Giordano CEO voted out after fight with Hong Kong tycoon Cheng
New World chief picks new management for struggling Jimmy Lai-founded apparel chain