multi channel shopping is vital for e commerce growth

Multi-channel shopping is vital for e-commerce growth

Multi-channel shopping is on the rise, becoming a vital factor which will help retail businesses expand sales channels, thereby increasing their reach to customers and enhancing the competitive edge given the online shopping boom in Viet Nam.
south koreas lotte to sell some china stores after missile row

South Korea's Lotte to sell some China stores after missile row

South Korea's retail giant Lotte Shopping will sell some of its Chinese stores to a local chain after suffering huge losses due to a diplomatic row with Beijing over a US missile defence system, it said on Thursday (Apr 26).
vietnamese retailers prepare for e commerce landfall

Vietnamese retailers prepare for e-commerce landfall

The landfall of foreign e-commerce giants arriving to Vietnam is not only a threat for traditional retailers but also an opportunity to streamline and improve their operation methods.
superdry looking at good prospects in hanoi

Superdry looking at good prospects in Hanoi

As fast-fashion branches are developing stably in Hanoi due to avid interest from young consumers, diversified designs, and reasonable prices, the latest branch entering the Vietnamese market—UK-based Superdry may not need to worry about purchasing power after its successful opening today.
viet nams securities market may get emerging status

Viet Nam’s securities market may get ‘emerging status’

Viet Nam’s securities market may be upgraded to the emerging market status from its current frontier market by 2020, according to the latest SSI Retail Research.
uniqlo visit may turn fashion retail up side down once more

UNIQLO visit may turn fashion retail up-side-down once more

A delegation of UNIQLO has just visited to look for investment opportunities in Texhong Hai Ha Industrial Park and discover avenues of co-operation with Hualida Garments Co., Ltd.
asian consumers changing shopping habits and preferences

Asian consumers’ changing shopping habits and preferences

As more shoppers in Asia buy online, their rising expectations amidst a fiercely competitive retailer landscape is driving increased demand for free shipping, expedited deliveries, and customer-centric return policies to be offered as the standard, according to the UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper™ New Study.  
shopper expectations ups pulse of the online shopper

Shopper expectations - UPS pulse of the online shopper

To succeed in today’s dynamic retail market, businesses are compelled to understand consumer expectations, shopping behaviours and channel preferences at every stage of the customer journey. The study reveals that convenience often drives decisions, while relevant and transparent information seals the purchase.
retail trends ups pulse of the online shopper

Retail trends - UPS pulse of the online shopper

Online shoppers are purchasing from international retailers, using their smartphones and turning to marketplaces to shop. Driving these behaviours is the desire for better prices, unique products and more convenience. To win with today’s avid online shoppers, retailers must evolve to meet their preferences and needs.
aeon mall vietnam promises to grow with local communities

AEON MALL Vietnam promises to grow with local communities

Japanese giant shopping mall developer AEON MALL Vietnam last month held the ground-breaking ceremony of AEON MALL Hadong. Yasutsugu Iwamura, general director of AEON MALL Vietnam, told VIR's Phuong Thu about the new mall’s role in the corporation’s plans by 2025 and its long-term vision for the Vietnamese market.
mothercares entry to challenge bibo mart domination

Mothercare’s entry to challenge Bibo Mart domination?

The joining of the globally leading specialist retailer of products for mothers-to-be, babies, and children, Mothercare Plc., may be the starting pistol in the race with Bibo Mart JSC.
vietnamese e commerce stands to benefit from greater competition

Vietnamese e-commerce stands to benefit from greater competition

Raising competition between e-commerce enterprises remains a great opportunity to boost the development of the Vietnamese e-commerce market.
fpt to focus on digital transformation

FPT to focus on digital transformation

FPT Group will focus on its core segment: technology, specifically digital transformation, after reducing its ownership rates in FPT Trading and FPT Retail.
lotte considers opening more stores in vietnam

Lotte considers opening more stores in Vietnam

Korean retail giant Lotte is considering whether to open more stores in major Vietnamese cities, including the capital city of Hanoi and the southern largest economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City.
stanley furnitures new leadership commits to rebuild brand

Stanley Furniture’s new leadership commits to rebuild brand

As it looks to rebuild its brand and reputation among retailers and consumers, the new leadership at Stanley Furniture is committed to working with and listening to customers to develop its adult and youth CaseGoods assortments.