Cental Group is planning to expand its presence in Vietnam over the next five years with the aim of eaching US$2.7b in sales. Double omnichannel presence by 2026 The retailer is aiming to build a presence across 55 provinces, up from 40 provinces now. It has been rebranding the hypermarkets from Big C to Go! and adding new stores under Tops market, a premium banner. Besides building physica...

Asia retailers are supporting shoppers by offering special prices on special days in Asia, with some offering locked prices over a longer period.     Lowering prices in Vietnam with Saigon Co.op After the COVID-19 epidemic season, the retailer recognises that essential goods is not only food, but also includes medical supplies and equipment such as medical masks . There are also diffe...

Flipkart, Lazada and Tmall, leading ecommerce operators from across the region, are launching new customer-facing initiatives that tap into the desire to make better choices for people and the planet. Tmall introduces carbon emission product labelling Alibaba’s online marketplace Tmall is launching new product labelling to help shoppers understand environmental impact when making shopping w...