consumers optimistic amid covid 19

Consumers optimistic amid COVID-19​

Vietnamese consumers are some of the most optimistic, among Asian countries surveyed, that their country will weather the challenges of the COVID-19, according to a McKinsey’s mid-April consumer survey.
amazon seeking to resume french operations from may 19

Amazon seeking to resume French operations from May 19

PARIS: Online retailing giant Amazon is seeking to resume operations from Tuesday at its six warehouses in France that were temporarily closed in a labour dispute over working conditions during the coronavirus pandemic, it said on Friday (May 15).
future apple store may fail to bite into retailers

Future Apple Store may fail to bite into retailers

Rumours of Apple setting up a manufacturing base and opening its first Apple Store in Vietnam have sent consumers into frenzy, but local tech retailers and parallel importers do not seem particularly worried over losing a slice of the pie to the United States-based tech titan.
onpoint bringing expertise in new e commerce phase

OnPoint bringing expertise in new e-commerce phase

While online shopping has gained increasing traction since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, technical solutions are becoming more essential in order for e-commerce platforms to evolve. Tran Vu Quang, CEO of end-to-end e-commerce solutions provider OnPoint, shared with VIR’s Hara Nguyen how technology can multiply retailers’ performance figures.
fstudios prospects made more abysmal by rumours of first apple store in vietnam

F.Studio's prospects made more abysmal by rumours of first Apple Store in Vietnam

Its gloomy business results in the past two years are expected to grow even worse for F.Studio, which sells genuine Apple products and accessories, once Apple sets up its very first outlet in Vietnam.
winds of change sweep over retail

Winds of change sweep over retail

The continuing global health crisis is expected to accelerate the decline of the department store genre as retail outlets quickly shift from offline to online.
big four in e commerce keep taking on losses despite firm market presence

Big Four in e-commerce keep taking on losses despite firm market presence

The "money burning" race in the local e-commerce scene is not over yet, with all Big Four competitors scampering to gain a larger market share.
online business a lifeline for retail amidst covid 19 disruptions

Online business a lifeline for retail amidst COVID-19 disruptions

While the COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a terrible blow to the Vietnamese retail market in the first quarter of 2020, the market has recorded positive performance in e-commerce, online shopping, and delivery services.
price of pork climbs despite government urging

Price of pork climbs despite government urging

Following commitments made by livestock companies in response to government pressure, the price of live pigs and pork not only failed to decrease, it even rose.
second uniqlo store in ho chi minh city to open on may 15

Second UNIQLO Store in Ho Chi Minh City to open on May 15

Japanese global apparel retailer UNIQLO plans to open its second store in Ho Chi Minh City, UNIQLO SC VivoCity on May 15, marking its third store in Vietnam.
cho tot teams up with unilever food solutions to aid restaurants during covid 19

Cho Tot teams up with Unilever Food Solutions to aid restaurants during Covid-19

Cho Tot has partnered up with Unilever Food Solutions to support local restaurants impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
vietnams top e commerce enabler raised over 8 million in series a funding

Vietnam’s top e-commerce enabler raised over $8 million in Series A Funding

Vietnam-based e-commerce enabler OnPoint closed its Series A funding round with over $8 million to accelerate its revenue growth and develop an innovative e-commerce solution for its roster of blue-chip clients.
retail property landlords and tenants facing predicament

Retail property landlords and tenants facing predicament

Retail property landlords and tenants must prepare to navigate a period of elevated risks to cash flow and increased operational costs arising from a slump in consumer demand and disruption to supply chains.
well stocked retailers comfort concerned consumers

Well-stocked retailers comfort concerned consumers

Social distancing has spurred high demand for essential commodities, but panic buying has not taken off in Vietnam thanks to readiness of retailers that nevertheless are experiencing a drop in revenues.
vn stocks remain upbeat driven by retailers

VN stocks remain upbeat, driven by retailers

Vietnamese shares extend rallies on Monday morning as retailers were upbeat about strong purchasing.