SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Online retailers are the rising stars in many parts of developing Asia, but a little corner of the brick and mortar world is also showing strength in the battle for the consumer dollar.
Despite a relatively late start in the region, outlet malls are drawing shoppers with stores selling cheaper versions of branded goods as well as an ever-widening range of services. Such malls are typically located far from the city-center to avoid cannibalizing sales at full-priced boutiques.
