Indonesia: Retail battle takes shape

Indonesia: Retail battle takes shape

Rising profits and plans for expansion by major Indonesian retailers as international players enter the burgeoning mall segment highlight confidence in the sector’s prospects. However, creeping inflationary pressures and growing regulatory requirements threaten to dent the growth expectations of the industry and the overall economy.
On March 27 Mitra Adiperkasa (MAP), a local retailer, revealed plans to open … Read more.