Lotus’s launches its first “Lotus Smart City Supermarket” concept in The Market Bangkok mall. Right in the middle of the city The store is located in a trendy mall near the Ratchaprasong intersection. It is within walking distance of Big C Ratchdamri and Central Food Hall Central World. This is a popular tourist destination with many retail businesses where even locals will go for shopping ...

Pride month is observed across many markets in Asia, although it is not as huge as the celebration in Europe and the Americas.  COVID-19 restrictions have hindered plans to have physical gatherings for Pride month, but the pandemic has not stopped some retailers in Asia to launch virtual campaigns for this occasion. Philippines: Alibaba-owned Lazada recognises the LGBTQIA+ stigma  Man...

Vaccination to protect against COVID-19 is now more accessible in Asia, but the uptake has been sluggish.  To encourage more people to get the jab, some retailers as well as suppliers from the food and grocery industry are offering discounts and prizes for vaccinated individuals.  Hong Kong: ParknShop, Watsons and Sa Sa offer cash vouchers The CK Group has launched a lottery for Hong Kong r...