Indah Ayu Pujiastuti, Maria Gabrielle Putrinda, Achmat Ikhsan, Tri Listiyarini, Jakarta – Indonesia is holding food prices steady despite a 40-60% surge in plastic packaging costs, whil

Antara, Padang – Authorities in West Sumatra province have introduced measures to limit the expansion of national retail chains such as Alfamart and Indomaret, in a bid to protect local

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – Retail sales in Indonesia slowed at the start of 2026 as consumer spending normalized after the Christmas and New Year holiday season, according to data r

Berita Satu Team, Jakarta – The Muslim holy month of Ramadan and the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday are once again accelerating Indonesia's economic activity, driving a surge in consumer

Antara, Jakarta – Rapid expansion of modern retailers have led to a sharp decline in Indonesia's mom-and-pop stores, coloquially known as "warung kelontong", according to the street ven

Wahroni, Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – Villages Minister Yandri Susanto has denied plans to shut down modern minimarkets such as Alfamart and Indomaret in rural areas, clarifying that the g

Thomas Harefa, Akmalal Hamdhi, Jakarta – Food prices in Indonesia are climbing ahead of Ramadan 2026, reflecting a typical seasonal pattern rather than an extreme surge seen during past

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Indah Ayu Pujiastuti, Jakarta – Indonesia's ambitious target to sell 2 million new cars annually by 2030 has drawn mixed reactions, with economists and researchers questioning its feasi

Jakarta – Indonesian consumer complaints received by the Trade Ministry throughout 2025 totaled nearly Rp 18.2 billion, or approximately $1.1 million, in transaction value, according to

Maudey Khalisha, Jakarta – Sluggish household spending has weighed on Indonesia's retail sector, with estimated growth below 5 percent in 2025, but the beauty industry continues to post

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Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia's 2025 National Online Shopping Day (Harbolnas) booked transactions worth Rp 36.4 trillion ($2.17 billion), surpassing the government's initial Rp 33 trillio

Alfitria Nefi Pratiwi, Jakarta – The Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, Zulkifli Hasan, plans to set a single highest retail price (HET) for rice nationwide.

Dio Suhenda, Jakarta – A fire tore through Jakarta's largest wholesale market, Kramat Jati, in East Jakarta, on Monday morning, destroying hundreds of stalls and prompting Governor Pram

Muawwan Daelami, Jakarta – Fast Food Indonesia said the financial strain stemming from last year's boycott of KFC products continues to fade, with the company reporting significantly sm

Akmalal Hamdhi, Jakarta – Hopes for a policy reversal on imported second-hand clothing have been shut down after Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa firmly rejected a proposal to lega

Nandito Putra, Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Maman Abdurrahman, stated that the government does not prohibit MSMEs from selling

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa conducted a sudden inspection or surprise visit to the Tanjung Perak Surabaya Customs and Excise Office.

Anastasya Lavenia Yudi, Jakarta – A publicly traded company operating the coffee chain Starbucks, PT MAP Boga Adiperkasa Tbk.

Vinnilya Huanggrio, Zhulfakar, Jakarta – An analyst recently said that there was still a huge demand for secondhand clothes amidst the government's attempt to step up the crackdown on t

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesians spend around Rp 12.8 million or approximately $765.1 a year, according to Central Statistics Agency (BPS), indicating quite a sharp increase co

Adil Al Hasan, Jakarta – Head of Indonesia's Halal Product Guarantee Organizing Agency (BPJPH) Ahmad Haikal Hasan, is set to enforce the mandatory halal certification requirement for al

Muhammad Ghafur Fadillah, Jakarta – The operator of KFC Indonesia, Fast Food Indonesia (FAST), has closed 19 outlets and laid off about 400 employees by September 2025, as part of a net

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – According to a recent survey by Bank Indonesia (BI), retailers' expectations for retail sales over the next three to six months are declining.

Ruth Dea Juwita, Jakarta – Tumbling electric motorcycle sales in the first half of 2025 have left manufacturers with increasing inventories, prompting production cuts as the industry aw

Anisa Fauziah, Jakarta – Indonesian shopping mall operators are banking on a nationwide Independence Day discount program to revive sales during the current low season following the end

Deni Ghifari, Jakarta – Retail sales in July are projected to grow after nine months of sluggish performance, driven by increased commerce in certain goods.

Nabila Cahyarani Kusworo, Jakarta – Public discourse has recently picked up on two popular acronyms that reflect a growing mismatch between high mall foot traffic and sluggish sales.

Muhammad Farhan, Muhammad Aulia, Jakarta – The National Police's Food Task Force has seized over 200 tons of rice in a major investigation into rice producers accused of selling low-qua

Adil Al Hasan, Jakarta – The operator of the coffee chain Starbucks, PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk.

Melynda Dwi Puspita, Jakarta – Ayam Goreng Widuran, a legendary eatery in Solo, Central Java, is currently facing public scrutiny after declaring its non-halal status following 52 years

Erfan Maruf, Jakarta – Trade Minister Budi Santoso on Thursday launched the "Local Thursday Movement" (Gerakan Kamis Pakai Lokal or Gaspol), a new initiative aimed at reviving public en

Jakarta – The lack of monitoring has resulted in products with halal (conforming to Islamic law) certification, but which are actually haram (non-halal) being sold in public.

Erfan Maruf, Mita Amalia Hapsari, Jakarta – Mangga Dua, one of Southeast Asia's largest wholesale markets, remains a bustling retail center despite coming under fire from the United Sta

Dinda Shabrina, Jakarta – The Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) has raised concerns over the circulation of nine children's snack products found to contain pork-derived (por

Deni Ghifari, Jakarta – Retail sales in March barely saw any growth despite the boon from Ramadan and Idul Fitri holidays, which normally spike consumption.

Achmad Ali, Surabaya – Authorities in Surabaya have shut down a shop in the East Java capital after it was found selling alcohol-infused ice cream, a city official confirmed on Tuesday.

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – The Trade Ministry has imposed sanctions on 66 businesses for various violations related to the sale and distribution of Minyakita, the government-subsidized c

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesian Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman found that the content of MinyaKita cooking oil did not match the measurements listed on the packaging.

Harumbi Prastya Hidayahningrum, Jakarta – The government plans to open 4,500 outlets nationwide to sell essential food commodities at regulated price caps, Agriculture Minister Andi Amr

Andrea Hosana, Jakarta – The prices of staple food commodities in Indonesia, including chili and cooking oil, are expected to rise during Ramadan, driven by increased demand and supply

Han Revanda, Jakarta – Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman has spoken up about the rising rice prices ahead of Ramadan.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – A senior lawmaker said Tuesday that President Prabowo would let retailers sell the low-cost 3-kilogram cooking gas canisters again after the restriction faced p

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia apologized on Tuesday following the death of a woman reportedly due to exhaustion while waiting in line

Mulya Hadi, Jakarta – A 62-year-old woman passed away after waiting in line to get a 3-kilogram liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) canister on Monday afternoon in the South Tangerang area.

Antara, Jakarta – An analyst recently warned that the new 3-kilogram cooking gas policy could even cause the state spending allocated for energy subsidy to soar even more without strict

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia assured on Monday that there is no shortage of subsidized 3-kilogram liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) canis

Wahroni, Stefani Wijaya, Jakarta – Residents across Greater Jakarta were left frustrated over the weekend as the subsidized 3-kilogram cooking gas canisters became unavailable at many c

Erfan Maruf, Jakarta – Chief Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto on Wednesday criticized the tendency of many wealthy Indonesians to shop abroad rather than spend their money locally,