Retail
Japan retailer Aeon to hike part-time wage by 7% for 400,000 workers
Retailer increases pay more than inflation to counter labor crunch
Retail
DealStreetAsia
Malaysia's Creador invests $55m in Philippines-focused DALI Stores
Fund's founder says country will be among its most active investment markets
Economy
China posts tourism and spending jump over Lunar New Year
Holiday travel spending soars 30% after Beijing dismantles zero-COVID curbs
Retail
China's convenience store king Meiyijia eyes 50,000th shop by 2027
Retailer wants better ready-to-eat offerings as it combats low daily sales
The Nikkei View
Uniqlo's jumbo wage hike will spur business innovation
Fast Retailing provides wake-up call for inward-looking Japanese companies
Retail
Uniqlo boss hopes big raises shake up stale corporate culture
Fast Retailing's Tadashi Yanai to lure digital talent from U.S. tech giants
Media & Entertainment
Idol fandom keeps Japan's Tower Records humming
Legendary music store adapts and thrives in the streaming era
Retail
Uniqlo owner sees China recovery after reporting 9% profit drop
Fast Retailing to raise wages to match service it expects: CFO
Retail
Uniqlo operator to boost annual pay in Japan by up to 40%
Fast Retailing expects its labor costs in the country to rise by 15%
Startups
K-fashion startup Musinsa goes global, starting with Japan
CEO Han Mun-il looks to ride next cultural wave after K-pop and K-dramas
Retail
Japan's Nitori eyes opening stores in Philippines, Thailand
Furniture retailer leverages strong supply chains for Asia expansion: president
Companies
JD.com REIT wins approval to list on Shanghai exchange
Alibaba rival aims to offset heavy investment in e-commerce infrastructure
Retail
Apple Japan hit with $98m in back taxes for missing duty-free abuses
Stores failed to flag suspicious bulk iPhone purchases by foreign shoppers
Retail
Vietnam retail king Masan bets on one-stop stores as foreign rivals converge
Alibaba-backed group seeks to capture nation's growing middle class
Retail
Philippine luxury retailer eyes record sales on revenge spending
SSI Group sells brands from Armani to Zara but fears inflation, recession
Business deals
Reliance Retail to buy India unit of Germany's Metro for $344m
Deal to help Mukesh Ambani-backed company cement position as top Indian retailer
Retail
Philippines' first Foot Locker sneaker store opens in Manila
U.S. chain follows Nike into market full of basketball fans
Interview
Indonesia's Alfamart operator to open 1,000 Lawson stores in 2023
Country's growing middle class is becoming growth driver for convenience sector
Interview
India conglomerate Raymond expects boost from record wedding season
Clothing, textiles remain at company's core but also branching into other sectors
DealStreetAsia
Singapore's ShopBack bags $30m from Australia's Westpac
Cashback platform has been bolstering its leadership team
