Chinese beauty brands enjoy a surge in popularity
FROM Xiaohongshu to TikTok, and from bloggers to everyday users, a growing number of foreign faces are sharing their stories of discovering C-beauty, also known as guohuo meizhuang, or made-in-China beauty.
Optimistic view on Nestle
Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd is expected to sustain its earnings recovery this year, although analysts believe growth will moderate in the second half of financial year 2026 (2H26) following an exceptionally strong first-half performance.
Pavilion-REIT sees jump in 2Q net income
Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (Pavilion-REIT) expects tourism and retail activity around Kuala Lumpur to remain resilient despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and softer retail sales expectations, after reporting a 13.2% increase in second-quarter (2Q26) net income.
Eco-Shop builds momentum with wider store network
Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd appears to have turned a corner as its same-store sales growth (SSSG) showed signs of recovery, with analysts expecting the momentum to strengthen alongside the group's plan to open 100 new stores in financial year 2027 (FY27).
MyNews set for growth despite higher gearing
MyNews Holdings Bhd's long-term expansion plans remain intact despite higher borrowing to fund a new distribution centre, prompting CIMB Research to maintain a "hold" call with an unchanged target price of 51 sen.
Bosideng taps AI to capture consumer demand
Chinese down apparel giant Bosideng is accelerating its brand upgrading and artificial intelligence (AI) integration to capture new opportunities in the country's rapidly evolving consumer market.
Eco-Shop in improved quarterly performance
Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd's earnings momentum will continue to be backed by its healthy store opening pipeline, improving operational efficiencies and continued investments in its network and digital capabilities.
MVS contribution lifts IGB-REIT’s 2Q26 results
IGB real estate investment trust (IGB-REIT) believes its portfolio is well positioned to benefit from a resilient retail sector in 2026, supported by continued economic growth, tourism and stable employment.
Sara increase a boon for consumer companies
A potential increase in targeted cash assistance is expected to provide a further boost to domestic consumption, particularly for spending on essential goods, if additional allocations are approved.
HSS Holdings taps blind-box trend with Eco-Shop partnership
KUALA LUMPUR: HSS Holdings Bhd has entered into a three-year collaboration with Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd to launch the Sinar Blind Box Birthday Cake, as the bakery products manufacturer expands into the growing blind-box product segment.
