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20.04.26 - 02:36
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Toys ′R′ Us game-changer: ′kidults′, compact shops fuel pivot as Hong Kong retail evolves (SCMP)
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Hong Kong-headquartered Toys 'R' Us Asia has pivoted to an experience-focused format and smaller stores in the city following an expansion programme that sought to increase its outlets as it navigates the changing retail landscape.
The group planned to close the year with 20 stores in Hong Kong, representing a 40 per cent rise from 2025, said Leo Tsoi, CEO of the toys and collectibles retailer.
The strategy allows the group to be more nimble and adapt to the demographic shift, as toys and......
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20.04.26 - 01:30
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Global retail investors shift to cash, but Asia still draws wealthy clients: Schroders CEO (SCMP)
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Global retail investors have pulled back into cash amid uncertainties from Middle East conflicts, while high-net-worth clients have continued to pursue investment opportunities in Asia and alternative assets, according to the CEO of Schroders.
“What we saw in March was a reversal of the trend that we had seen at the end of 2025 and in January and February, when people increased their interest in investing in stocks,” said Richard Oldfield, global CEO of Schroders.
“What really happened in March......
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19.04.26 - 23:12
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Global Brands See Revival in China as Retail Nationalism Cools (Bloomberg)
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Shanghai finance worker Mina Meng once spent thousands of dollars at global retailers like Nike Inc. and Estée Lauder Cos., drawn by their quality and popularity. But she stopped abruptly five years ago, caught up in a wave of nationalism that saw millions of Chinese boycott Western brands in favor of domestic names....
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19.04.26 - 16:36
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Independent bookstores make quiet comeback as big chains dominate retail (The Guardian)
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About 422 indie bookshops opened in 2025, up 31%, defying predictions of retail consolidationFor years now, we have heard that Amazon and the big chains are crushing small businesses, but independent bookstores are suddenly making a comeback.About 422 new indie bookshops opened in 2025, according to the American Booksellers Association, a 31% rise from 2024. Countless independent restaurants, coffee shops, fitness centers, movie theaters, clothing stores and other small businesses also continue to thrive even in this era of ever-bigger retailers, fast-casual restaurants and massive e-commerce platforms. Continue reading......
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17.04.26 - 20:45
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Charles Schwab To Launch Spot Bitcoin Trading For Retail Clients (ZeroHedge)
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Charles Schwab To Launch Spot Bitcoin Trading For Retail Clients
Authored by Micah Zimmerman via Bitcoin Magazine,
Charles Schwab announced further details and plans in their attempt to launch direct spot bitcoin trading through its new platform, Schwab Crypto™, signaling a major step by one of the country's largest brokerage firms into the digital asset market.
The feature will roll out in phases over the coming weeks and will allow retail clients to buy and sell bitcoin and ethereum through existing Schwab platforms, the bank said.
The move gives millions of Schwab clients the ability to trade bitcoin alongside traditional holdings such as stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds. Clients will access Schwab Crypto through Charles Schwab Premier Bank, SSB, which will act as custodian for the digital assets.
Blockchain infrastructure provider Paxos will handle sub-custody and trade execution under a federally regulated trust structure.
“Clients want to conduct more of their financial liv...
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17.04.26 - 11:48
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From hot tips to cold reality: China targets online stock scams hitting retail investors (SCMP)
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A 32-year-old investor in central Hunan never expected a routine phone call about stock tips would leave him nursing heavy losses.
In a post on RedNote, he said a caller claiming ties to private equity firms offered daily stock recommendations, urging him to buy within fixed quotas in exchange for sharing half the profits.
“It was sketchy – I'm now trapped in the market and down almost 20 per cent,” he said on Thursday.
His experience reflects a broader surge in scams targeting retail investors,......
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17.04.26 - 11:30
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Gold enters ′healthy consolidation phase′ after retail buying surge: Report (Times of India)
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Gold is experiencing a healthy consolidation after a retail-driven buying spree, particularly in India, China, and the US, according to Jefferies. While demand has cooled, evidenced by a sharp drop in Indian gold imports, the mining sector shows robust fundamentals. Companies are prioritizing shareholder returns over expansion, with strong cash flows expected, suggesting continued sector support....
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