Retail
Japan apparel platform Zozo merges fine fashion with high tech
Company eyes new direction after departure of charismatic founder Maezawa
Retail
Retail
Coupang founder drops all South Korean posts to focus on global push
Kim Bom-suk plans to expand abroad using funds raised by Wall St. debut
Retail
7-Eleven parent to cut stake in home goods chain to focus on core
Japanese group makes first reversal of post-2000s diversification strategy
IPO
Indonesian conglomerate CT Corp embarks on journey toward IPO
Founder Tanjung wants group spanning banking and retail to be 'global champion'
Market Spotlight
Decade-high food prices hit Asian consumers and businesses
Bread and mayonnaise costs surge in South Korea and Japan as Thai farmers gain
Business Spotlight
Shiseido bets on luxury skin care and China's fickle consumers
CEO Uotani adapts to changing customer preferences amid COVID pandemic
Retail
Alibaba to capitalize on Hainan duty-free shopping boom
Cainiao logistics unit to improve infrastructure to speed handling of purchases
Retail
Uniqlo slips further behind Zara as Asia vaccine drives stumble
Reopening of Western economies spurs divergence in market value
Market Spotlight
India's appetite for gold dulled by COVID lockdown
After missed opportunity, jewelers hope for November wedding boost
Coronavirus
Duty free shopping data busts quarantine busters in Japan
Officials fail to take advantage of information exposing gaps in COVID controls
Retail
Japan department stores downbeat despite longer operation hours
Industry calls for rent support, warning of impact on suppliers
Business trends
South Korea's SK Group bets big on Vietnam's 100m consumer market
Third-ranked chaebol looks to transform VinCommerce into another Amazon
Environment
Days of free plastic forks and straws numbered under new Japan law
Restaurants hunt for innovative solutions to cut down on single-use waste
Technology
South Korea's Coupang launches trial operation in Japan
E-commerce giant's first overseas foray focuses on food delivery in Tokyo ward
Environment
Aeon breathes new life into old clothes with recycled-fabric lineup
Earth-friendly apparel brand reprocesses fibers from castoffs donated to stores
China tech
JD.com debuts chartered cargo flights to Thailand
Cross-border online shipments to be delivered in 48 hours
Media & Entertainment
Sony expects PS5 to break 24-year-old console sales record
Gaming chief says China growth will be spurred by locally created content
Business deals
Japan electronics chain Nojima set to end partnership with Suruga Bank
Nojima considers selling 18% stake in clash over appointment of directors
Retail
Indonesia's Hero to close most hypermarkets as landscape changes
Retailer instead plans to increase Ikea franchise outlets to meet new demand
Retail
Seven-Eleven parent to triple female executives to 30% by 2025
Japan's top convenience store chain seeks to adapt to changing customer base
