Global retailers cash in on Barbie movie craze
The craze stretches beyond retailers with Hyatt Hotels and Hilton offering Barbie-themed hotel suites including in Colombia and Malaysia.
Fri Jul 21 2023
Justin Bieber slams H&M "trash" merchandise featuring his image
Justin Bieber lashed out at H&M saying the Swedish retailer had not obtained his approval over clothes featuring his image and lyrics.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Over RM500,000 in compounds issued to chicken, egg producers, wholesalers, retailers: KPDNHEP
Azman said the compounds were issued through 2,205 enforcement actions that were conducted to prevent profiteering of controlled items.
Tue Nov 29 2022
Patagonia founder gives away company to save planet
The founder of outdoor retailer Patagonia, known for his environmental stances, has given away his company in an effort to do even more for the planet.
Fri Sep 16 2022
[COLUMNIST] Proper price control mechanisms required to deal with soaring vegetable prices
The govt has to intensify and enhance the policy mechanisms to guarantee the welfare of farmers, wholesalers, retailers and consumers.
Fri Apr 08 2022
Do we really need 'use-by' dates on milk?
In an effort to minimize this waste, the retailer Morrisons has come up with the idea of no longer indicating a use-by date starting at the end of January.
Tue Jan 11 2022
Britain puts military on standby as panic buying leaves pumps dry
An acute shortage of truckers triggered panic buying that left fuel pumps dry across the land.
Tue Sep 28 2021
N. Sembilan KPDNHEP issues 24 notices over rise in chicken prices
KPDNHEP has issued 24 notices to chicken producers, wholesalers and retailers following price hikes.
Wed Sep 15 2021
Engagement sessions with chicken breeders a new approach to tackle price hike - Nanta
The government is taking a new approach in tackling the chicken price hike in the country by issuing a directive to wholesalers and retailers to hold engagement sessions with chicken breeders.
Mon Sep 13 2021
MR DIY joins FBM KLCI constituents replacing Supermax
Home improvement retailer MR DIY Group (M) Bhd has been included as one of the 30 constituents of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI to replace rubber glove maker Supermax Corporation Bhd.
Thu Jun 03 2021
Boycotting Coca-Cola will only affect local employees
Calls for consumer boycott of Coca-Cola products will only affect the company's local employees.
Wed May 19 2021
Philippines set to take rare, top spot for IPOs in Southeast Asia
Investors and bankers say consumer retailers and REITs are lining up record fundraisings that could top $4 billion in 2021.
Thu Feb 18 2021
GameStop soars again; Wall Street bends under the pressure
The assault is directed squarely at hedge funds and Wall Street titans that had bet the struggling video game retailers stock would fall.
Sat Jan 30 2021
Wearing someone else's face: Hyper-realistic masks to go on sale in Japan
A Japanese retailer has come up with a new take on the theme of facial camouflage, a hyper-realistic mask that models a stranger's features.
Wed Dec 16 2020
US 'Cyber Monday' sales at record-setting pace
Despite deals offered during the weekend, the majority of consumers believe that retailers saved the best bargains for Monday.
Tue Dec 01 2020
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024