Teenager Jonathan Thai Launches Nonprofit to Donate Bicycles to Youth
After local retailers cut community biking programs, 17-year-old Jonathan Thai founded Pedal Forward, raising over $30,000 to provide 400 bicycles to children in need.
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After local retailers cut community biking programs, 17-year-old Jonathan Thai founded Pedal Forward, raising over $30,000 to provide 400 bicycles to children in need.

Coordinating Minister Airlangga Hartarto urges local retailers to capture domestic tourism potential as Indonesian citizens spend a record US$6.7 billion abroad.
Customers of all mobile operators can now subscribe to the Toffee platform through local retailers, expanding access to its services.

Visitor numbers in Hong Kong rose about 14 per cent during the Chinese New Year holiday but more residents left the city, while local retailers reported bumper sales of gold products. Some retailers reported single purchases worth millions of Hong Kong dollars within categories such as watches and jewellery, even as the broader retail recovery remained uneven. Immigration Department figures showed trips made by visitors – from mainland China and elsewhere – rose about 14 per cent year on year...
A Finnish media investigation compared thousands of items sold by local retailers against those on Chinese e-commerce platform Temu, finding visual similarities but highlighting distinct quality and sourcing differences.

Sales for local retailers in the historic center have dropped by more than half as inexpensive Chinese-made backpacks flood the market.

Enhanced government support in Singapore is helping local retailers modernize their businesses and engage residents, leading to reported revenue increases.

Soft, dough-like mini-toys known as squishies have become a massive trend in Switzerland, leading to widespread demand and reported supply bottlenecks among local retailers.
Local retailers in Singapore are increasingly adopting digital and AI tools to enhance staff training, improve operational efficiency, and boost revenue.

A forum discussion invites the STANDARD community to discuss and share ideas on how to effectively support local retail businesses.