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How AI can help in modern retailing

The pros and cons of adopting AI in retail Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken over the world, it seems -- from IT and technology to...

Malaysia's wholesale and retail trade sales up 3.8% to RM148.2b in September — DOSM

Malaysia's wholesale and retail trade sector recorded a 3.8% year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in September 2024, achieving total sales of...

Analysts upbeat on convenience store sector despite cautious retail sentiment

BOTH QL Resources Bhd’s (KL: QL ) FamilyMart convenience store chain and 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Bhd (KL: SEM ) saw their earnings...

MIDF positive on REITs' earnings prospects for 2H2024 amid bright retail, industrial outlook

The earnings prospect for real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the second half of this year is expected to remain positive, due to...

How trends in delivery, AI and resale will shake up retail this fall

Seasons change, and so do retailers’ technology initiatives. The fall is here, and along with football-themed promotions and the...

Retailers may achieve higher sales, but not necessarily better margins

RETAILERS are still forecasting growth in sales this year, albeit at a slower pace than initially projected. However, they expect margins...

Malaysia’s Retail Sector Surges With 7.8% Growth, Driven By Festivities, Consumer Spending

Malaysia’s retail sector has exceeded expectations with a robust growth rate of 7.8% in retail sales compared to the same period in 2023,...

Outdated tech found to hinder retail customer experience

Nearly a quarter of those surveyed via a Scandit-commissioned report said the current tech they use hinders customer service. The report...

28% of consumers don’t expect retail tech to be available anytime soon

To shop online is to use technology in a way that few even imagined until the very end of the 20th century. In the years since, new...

While E-commerce Growth Soars, Retailers Face Challenges

UPS Capital's latest e-commerce report surveyed merchants and consumers, and found some disconnects. The e-commerce market is soaring,...