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What retail apocalypse? Southeast Asia’s malls are sitting pretty

A cursory look at the ranking of the world’s largest shopping centres shows the scale of the decline in the US retail property market. The US has only one, the Mall of America near Minneapolis, Minnesota, among the top 20. This is not surprising given that virtually no shopping centres were built in the last two decades. A succession of shocks – which included the disruptive impact of e-commerce, the financial woes of department stores that served as anchor tenants for most malls and the damage...
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Korea Times News
· Jun 22, 2026
Why foreign shoppers are flocking to this Seoul lifestyle store
Why foreign shoppers are flocking to this Seoul lifestyle store
Kitchn
· Jun 30, 2026
It’s Everywhere: The Popular Flavor Is Taking Over Grocery Shelves
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Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 1, 2026
Online shopping sales up 10 pct on higher foodstuff, cosmetics demand
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- Online shopping sales in South Korea moved up 10 perce...
Mehr News Agency
· Jun 25, 2026
China Town in Jordan's Aqaba emerges as link
TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – On a hot summer afternoon in Aqaba's China Town, a bustling marketplace, shoppers wandered through aisles lined with colorful goods while Chinese merchants haggled with customers in fluent Arabic.
Mindanao Times
· Jul 10, 2026
Access to back-to-school essentials made easier with Home Credit’s deals as low as ₱27/Day
TAGUIG CITY, Philippines | July 8, 2026 – As Filipino families prepare for the new school year, back-to-school shopping is in full swing. And among the list of other essentials are
Irish Mirror
· Jun 27, 2026
Ireland's top 10 most-wanted snacks from abroad
With the increase in popularity, grocery store tourism has been named one of the biggest travel trends of the year in 2026.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 7, 2026
Harga tidak stabil, Mek Kelate serbu kedai emas
KOTA BHARU: Ketidaktentuan harga ketika ini mendorong golongan wanita di negeri ini atau ‘Mek Kelate’ menyerbu kedai emas di sekitar bandar ini bagi mendapatkan pelbagai jenis barang kemas. Tinjauan Utusan Malaysia di beberapa premis sekitar Kota Bharu semalam mendapati, pelanggan mula memenuhi kedai emas seawal pukul 10 pagi, sekali gus membuktikan logam berharga itu terus ... Read more The post Harga tidak stabil, Mek Kelate serbu kedai emas appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Global News
· Jun 23, 2026
Best Amazon Prime Day deals: Shop top picks from Shark, Coleman & more
Shopping just got sweet again, with savings on top brands like Shark, Colour WOW, Coleman and more. Read on for all the best deals during Amazon Prime Day 2026.
Euro Weekly News
· Jun 23, 2026
Why visitors are now putting Spanish supermarkets on their holiday itinerary
Spanish supermarkets are becoming an unlikely stop on holiday itineraries, as visitors swap another overpriced tourist trap for a look []
Summer’s Fabulous Cat Life
· Jun 30, 2026
My Happy Shopping Day
I always love my shopping days!
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 28, 2026
Thailand’s retail sector taps into growing ‘Expat Economy’
Thailand’s retail sector taps into growing ‘Expat Economy’
CNET
· Jun 25, 2026
From Apple AirPods to Ninja Slushis, These Are the 157+ Prime Day Sales Actually Worth Buying
It's Day 3 of Prime Day and we're still here and still hunting down the very best deals to shop.
Cosmopolitan
· Jun 25, 2026
Prime Day Is Almost Over—but These Impossibly Chic Fashion Deals Are Still Worth Shopping
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South China Morning Post
· Jul 2, 2026
Hong Kong retail sales grow 7.9% in May, extending winning streak to 13 months
Hong Kong’s retail sales in May rose 7.9 per cent year on year, extending the streak of growth to 13 months, with the sector benefiting from an increase in visitor numbers amid mainland China’s Labour Day “golden week” holiday. The value of retail sales for the month reached HK33.8 billion (US4.3 billion), according to provisional figures released by the Census and Statistics Department on Thursday, compared with HK31.3 billion in May 2025. Retail sales for the first five months of the year...
The Wall Street Journal - Business
· Jun 21, 2026
Why Back-to-School Deals Are Already Here
As shoppers spread out spending to manage their budgets, more retailers are promoting deals with summer sales, such as Amazon’s Prime Day.
Mashable
· Jul 12, 2026
Gamestop marks up popular Pokémon on card game by 300%
It's officially a trend: retailers are starting to chase aftermarket profits by marking up popular products.
Daily NK English
· Jul 10, 2026
Fruit and vegetables fill North Korea’s markets as prices climb
North Korean markets are stocked with more imported fruit and greenhouse-grown produce than they have been in years, but soaring prices are leaving many shoppers priced out even as the displays look more abundant than ever. According to a Daily NK source in North Hamgyong province, markets in Hoeryong and other cities have recently seen []
The Beat
· Jul 6, 2026
SDCC ’26: ComicsPRO’s Retailer Day, EW passes on party, con moving dates and more
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ZDNet
· Jun 22, 2026
Walmart's Prime Day sale is here: Up to 50% off laptops, TVs, smart glasses, and more
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Us Weekly
· Jun 25, 2026
17 Casual Dresses That Scream 'New York Cool-Girl' — On Sale From $6
Amazon Prime Day is finally here! We’ve seen tons of great deals, but nothing compares to the dresses. After sifting through the steepest markdowns, we found 17 classy everyday mini, midi and maxi dresses that channel cool New York vibes. Somehow, the best picks start at just 6! Amazon’s official Prime Day sale runs from []
Middle East News 247
· Jun 23, 2026
Prime Day Deals Return to the UAE, but So Do the Scammers
When Amazon Prime Day arrives in the UAE from June 24 to 30, 2026, millions of shoppers across the country will be looking for discounts on everything from electronics and fashion to home appliances and everyday essentials. But while Prime Day remains one of the biggest shopping events of the year, it is also one [] The post Prime Day Deals Return to the UAE, but So Do the Scammers appeared first on Middle East News 247.
Latestly.com
· Jul 4, 2026
US: Indian Grocery Store's Grand Opening Sees Massive Rush in New Jersey Over Discounted Parval (Watch Video)
The grand opening of a new Indian supermarket in New Jersey drew unexpectedly massive crowds this week, leading to overcrowding and chaotic scenes inside the venue. The sudden surge in foot traffic was triggered by a promotional grand-opening advertisement offering parval (pointed gourd) for USD 1.99 per pound, a steep discount from typical import prices.
Hot Air
· Jul 9, 2026
SF's Abandoned Mall Gets Abandoned Again
SF's Abandoned Mall Gets Abandoned Again
The City Paper Bogotá
· Jun 11, 2026
In Bogotá, a Storied Market District Invites Travelers to Look Beyond Its Reputation
By 7 a.m., San Victorino is already in motion. Delivery carts rattle across uneven sidewalks. Shopkeepers roll up metal shutters to reveal stacks of denim, sequined dresses and school uniforms. Buyers from Colombia’s Caribbean coast negotiate prices over coffee, while students weave through the crowd on their way to class. The district hums with the []
Digital Trends
· Jul 1, 2026
This $249 LED sign wants to fix your work-life balance
The Busy Bar display will finally go on sale in July. It looks irresistibly productive, but 249 is just too much
People.com
· Jul 3, 2026
Rihanna Goes Shopping in Beverly Hills, Plus Dua Lipa, Kerry Washington and More
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Our News Bahamas
· Jul 5, 2026
Grand Bahama Minister: “Things Are Moving Ahead On The International Bazaar”
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Related coverage for "What retail apocalypse? Southeast Asia’s malls are sitting pretty": Korea Times News — Why foreign shoppers are flocking to this Seoul lifestyle store. Kitchn — It’s Everywhere: The Popular Flavor Is Taking Over Grocery Shelves. Yonhap News Agency — Online shopping sales up 10 pct on higher foodstuff, cosmetics demand. Mehr News Agency — China Town in Jordan's Aqaba emerges as link. Mindanao Times — Access to back-to-school essentials made easier with Home Credit’s deals as low as ₱27/Day. Irish Mirror — Ireland's top 10 most-wanted snacks from abroad . Utusan Malaysia — Harga tidak stabil, Mek Kelate serbu kedai emas. Global News — Best Amazon Prime Day deals: Shop top picks from Shark, Coleman & more. Euro Weekly News — Why visitors are now putting Spanish supermarkets on their holiday itinerary. Summer’s Fabulous Cat Life — My Happy Shopping Day. Borneo Bulletin — Thailand’s retail sector taps into growing ‘Expat Economy’. CNET — From Apple AirPods to Ninja Slushis, These Are the 157+ Prime Day Sales Actually Worth Buying. Cosmopolitan — Prime Day Is Almost Over—but These Impossibly Chic Fashion Deals Are Still Worth Shopping. South China Morning Post — Hong Kong retail sales grow 7.9% in May, extending winning streak to 13 months. The Wall Street Journal - Business — Why Back-to-School Deals Are Already Here. Mashable — Gamestop marks up popular Pokémon on card game by 300%. Daily NK English — Fruit and vegetables fill North Korea’s markets as prices climb. The Beat — SDCC ’26: ComicsPRO’s Retailer Day, EW passes on party, con moving dates and more. ZDNet — Walmart's Prime Day sale is here: Up to 50% off laptops, TVs, smart glasses, and more. Us Weekly — 17 Casual Dresses That Scream 'New York Cool-Girl' — On Sale From $6. Middle East News 247 — Prime Day Deals Return to the UAE, but So Do the Scammers. Latestly.com — US: Indian Grocery Store's Grand Opening Sees Massive Rush in New Jersey Over Discounted Parval (Watch Video). Hot Air — SF's Abandoned Mall Gets Abandoned Again. The City Paper Bogotá — In Bogotá, a Storied Market District Invites Travelers to Look Beyond Its Reputation. Digital Trends — This $249 LED sign wants to fix your work-life balance. People.com — Rihanna Goes Shopping in Beverly Hills, Plus Dua Lipa, Kerry Washington and More. Our News Bahamas — Grand Bahama Minister: “Things Are Moving Ahead On The International Bazaar”
