read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia Australian canned water brand Rippl has rolled out its Star Wars water range in 7-Eleven stores nationwide. The brand offers aluminium canned and bottled water in various customisable options for consumers and businesses. It sources spring water from Black Hill in Millbrook, Victoria, which boasts a natural alkalinity of PH7.8-8.0. In addition, Rippl features limited-edition […] The post Rippl launches Star Wars range in 7-Eleven appeared first on Retail News Asia ..read more

read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia Should you rent your office in a Grade A building in Hong Kong?  Hong Kong, a dynamic metropolis known for its towering skyscrapers and lively business scene, is home to some of the world’s most prestigious commercial properties. Among these, Grade A buildings are prominent as symbols of corporate prestige and operational excellence. This article […] The post A Deep Dive into Grade A Buildings in Hong Kong appeared first on Retail News Asia ..read more

read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia Coconut prices have quadrupled in recent months to VND13,000 ($0.51) amid rising demand due to the hot weather. Prices are rising quickly, sometimes within a day, Nguyen Dinh Tung, CEO of fruit exporter Vina T&T, said at a press briefing Friday. Businesses have to assure farmers they would buy even when prices are low and […] The post Hot weather drives up demand for coconut water appeared first on Retail News Asia ..read more

read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia Saigon Jewelry Company gold bullion prices rose by 0. 35% to VND86.2 million (US$3,390.2) per tael Monday morning, surpassing the previous peak of VND85.8 million achieved last Friday. Gold ring prices went up by a more modest 0.13% to VND74.9 million per tael. A tael equals 37.5 grams or 1.2 ounces. The State Bank of […] The post Gold prices soar to new high appeared first on Retail News Asia ..read more

read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia Apple supplier Foxconn’s industrial park in Nanning, Guangxi, has been deserted, heavily impacting the local economy, as production of the iPhone is being moved away from China. The facility, once the centerpiece of Nanning’s economy, now stands empty, while its surrounding streets and residential buildings remain largely vacant, as depicted in a video shared by […] The post Apple’s iPhone production shift leaves ghost town in China appeared first on Retail News Asia ..read more

read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia WhatsApp, the popular Meta-owned messaging app, is always tinkering with updates to improve the experience for its global community of users. In its newest test, WhatsApp is experimenting with how users view status updates. Previously, to see someone’s status, you had to tap it, and then hope for the best. However, the new update adds […] The post WhatsApp’s new status update tray with previews is rolling out more widely in beta appeared first on Retail News Asia ..read more

read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia Google Wallet just underwent a small but useful menu change designed to simplify the way you manage payment cards within the app. This change better highlights your saved payment methods and adjusts the language slightly for clarity. The most noticeable change is “Payment setup” replacing the previous “Tap to pay setup” option. While tapping “Payment […] The post Google Wallet gets a small menu update and easier access to your saved payment cards appeared first on Retail News Asia ..read more

read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia One of the reasons why so many victims are separated from their money thanks to online scams is that the scammers do a great job of playing with victims’ emotions. You might have been part of a phishing expedition that uses emails that look as though they came from a well-known company that you might […] The post Your credit card data and other personal info is at risk if you respond to fake Netflix emails appeared first on Retail News Asia ..read more

read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia Asahi Beverages has purchased Never Never, a premium distillery in South Australia’s McLaren Vale region. The acquisition is expected to help the distillery expand its reach, offer better support and offerings for existing customers and consumers, and help grow the Australian gin market. Never Never was established in 2016 by three friends – George Georgiadis, […] The post Asahi Beverages acquires South Australia’s Never Never gin brand appeared first on Retail News Asia ..read more

read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia Shopee continued to dominate Vietnam’s e-commerce market with a 67.9% share in the first quarter, followed by TikTok Shop with a 23.2% market share. Lazada and Tiki are in third and fourth places at 7.6% and 1.3%, according to a new report by e-commerce intelligence firm YouNet ECI. Around 766.7 million products were sold, an […] The post Shopee races past other e-commerce rivals appeared first on Retail News Asia ..read more