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Malaysia's wholesale and retail trade sales up 3.8% to RM148.2b in September — DOSM

Malaysia's wholesale and retail trade sector recorded a 3.8% year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in September 2024, achieving total sales of...

No more plastic bags at 20 retail chains from Oct 1, says Nga

The housing and local government minister says the initiative will reduce the amount of waste to be disposed and extend the lifespan of...

Leading the way as top omnichannel e-commerce provider

SITEGIANT Sdn Bhd recently won the Best Omnichannel Provider award in the e-commerce category at the Pikom Digital Excellence Awards...

Parkson’s unit Parkson Retail Asia seeks exit from SGX watch-list

Singapore-listed Parkson Retail Asia Ltd (PRA), a 67.96%-owned subsidiary of Parkson Holdings Bhd (KL:PARKSON), has submitted its...

Mini-market operator 99 Speed Mart launches Malaysia's biggest IPO in seven years

Convenience store chain operator 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd (Speed Mart) has launched Malaysia’s biggest initial public offering...

Mr DIY’s new investment will pay off, say analysts sanguine on KKV venture

Mr DIY Group (M) Bhd’s (KL:MRDIY) earnings growth will likely get a boost from its investment in retail chain KKV, analysts said as they...

99 Speed Mart eyes Sept market debut as Malaysia's biggest IPO in 7 years, sources say

Malaysia's top mini-market chain retailer 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings aims to make its market debut on Sept. 9 after raising $509...

Malaysia's retail sector surges with 7.8pc growth in Q1 2024 amidst consumer challenges

The performance across retail sub-sectors varied significantly during the period as department stores combined with supermarkets saw a...

Japan’s Seven Bank to Install ATMs in 7-Eleven Stores Across Malaysia

Japan’s Seven Bank is establishing its fourth overseas group company in Malaysia, with plans to deploy ATMs in 7-Eleven stores across the...

Outdated tech found to hinder retail customer experience

Nearly a quarter of those surveyed via a Scandit-commissioned report said the current tech they use hinders customer service. The report...