Retail news from Asiafruit – Page 40
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New labelling system can go further
Citrus body encourages Australian consumers to seek added information about the origin of their products
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Thai retailers cut food prices
Tesco Lotus and 7-Eleven have launched promotional campaigns to counter declining sales in Thailand
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South Australia eyes China’s retailers
An MoU between the wholesale fruit and vegetable markets of South Australia and China’s Guangzhou will pave the way for fresh produce exports
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Malaysia gets a taste of Pakistani mangoes
The Pakistan High Commission has launched a ‘festival of mangoes’ at Malaysian retailers
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Banana prices rise in Japan
The weak yen and a shortage of supply from the Philippines have pushed banana prices up in Japan
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7-Eleven to open in Vietnam
Leading convenience store chain 7-Eleven plans to open 1,000 stores in Vietnam in ten years
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Walmart China acquires Yihaodian
Ecommerce site Yihaodian is now fully owned by Walmart China after buying out the remaining 49 per cent stake
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Foreign retailers under pressure in China
Lotte China has closed four of its stores while Carrefour China’s sales slip
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Strange fruits popular in Korea
Hybrid breeds of fruit are increasingly appealing to Korean consumers looking for sweeter unique-tasting produce
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Taiwan fruit reaches China in half day
Under a new cooperation programme, fresh fruit from Taiwan can reach mainland Chinese market within half a day
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Tiger Fuji apples hit Chinese retail shelves
Chinese supermarket chain Yonghui has launched a trial sale programme for Tasmanian Tiger Fuji apples
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Aeon opens first Indonesian mall
New shopping centre continues Japanese retailer’s growth plans in South East Asia
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Alibaba to launch 11 country pavilions
China’s leading online retailer has announced plans to boost international e-commerce trade with new country pavilions on its Tmall site
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Walmart sets itself for Indian growth
Chief executive of retailer’s Indian subsidiary targets 500 stores within the next 15 years
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Aldi plans Aussie expansion
German retailer Aldi has confirmed plans to open 20 stores in South Australia and a further 20 stores in Western Australia next year
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Sun Moon eyes Harvest Season deal
Acquisition set to pave the way for added penetration in China’s booming Jiangsu province
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Alibaba expands fresh deliveries
Alibaba’s cold chain logistics platform Cainiao has opened three fresh food distribution centres in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou
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Woolworths CEO to retire
Grant O’Brien has announced his retirement as chief executive and managing director of leading Australian retailer
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MERS fears drives online sales
Korean retailers have reported an increase in online grocery sales since the first case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome was confirmed in the country
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Metro expands stores in China
Metro China has opened its second cash and carry store in Changsha