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Fierce Price War Underway in Retail Industry

Fierce Price War Underway in Retail Industry

SEOUL, May 7 (Korea Bizwire) – The price war between online and offline retailers, which started at the beginning of this year, is intensifying. As Emart Inc., retail giant Shinsegae’s supermarket chain operator, declared a “price for the public” strategy against Coupang, which has always been leading the price competition in the online retail industry [...]

Online and Offline Retailers Square Off in Baby Formula Price War

Online and Offline Retailers Square Off in Baby Formula Price War

SEOUL, Feb.28 (Korea Bizwire) – With price wars between large discount stores and social commerce sites heating up, baby formula is in the limelight. As formula is being purchased more frequently through online sites, the share of offline sales is rapidly falling. This is the main reason why large discount stores such as Emart and [...]