PETALING JAYA: Four years have passed since the Covid-19 movement control order (MCO) was imposed, and yet it is still not business as usual for several sectors of the economy.
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian retailers are anticipating robust sales as Chinese New Year approaches, though this year’s takings are not expected to surpass that of 2019, says the Malaysia Retailers Association (MRA).
PETALING JAYA: As 2023 heads into the final stretch and with Christmas just around the corner, retailers in the food and beverage, fashion and beauty segments are seeing an uptick.
PETALING JAYA: While year-end sales have been encouraging, retailers are hoping that the visa-free travel for Chinese and Indian tourists will further boost sales, especially for the coming Chinese New Year.
PETALING JAYA: Faced with rising inflation, Malaysian shoppers are tightening their belts and focusing on essential purchases like food and groceries, says Datuk Andrew Lim, president of the Malaysia Retailers Association (MRA).