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Rising costs and low consumer confidence damp fashion growth outlook for 2026
Rising costs and low consumer confidence damp fashion growth outlook for 2026
Emerging markets are offering growth opportunities, whilst mature markets expand slowly.
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L’Oréal expands AI partnership with NVIDIA to accelerate beauty innovation
L’Oréal expands AI partnership with NVIDIA to accelerate beauty innovation
AI speeds up product development 100×.
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Australian retail faces rising costs as interest rates and oil prices rise
Australian retail faces rising costs as interest rates and oil prices rise
Retailers operate on tight margins amid cautious consumer spending.
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Lanvin Group names new St. John Knits CEO
Lanvin Group names new St. John Knits CEO
The move signals focus on strengthening retail and commercial operations.
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China launches new online retail sales indicator
China launches new online retail sales indicator
Total online sales now reported higher due to added services.
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Dingdong leadership shifts as founder exits
Dingdong leadership shifts as founder exits
Liang has served as Chairman of the Board and CEO since 2017.
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China expands cross-customs return policy for e-commerce exports
China expands cross-customs return policy for e-commerce exports
Returns can go through any customs port from 1 April.
2 days ago
Central Retail accelerates growth with $558m investment plan
Central Retail accelerates growth with $558m investment plan
It aims to expand and renovate its stores in Thailand and Vietnam.
5 days ago
Innovation and diversification drive Zara parent Inditex 2025 sales growth
Innovation and diversification drive Zara parent Inditex 2025 sales growth
The group’s net income rose 6% to $7.1b.
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MR. D.I.Y. Thailand eyes 210 new stores in 2026
New Lazada-Michelin collaboration simplifies online tyre purchases
New Lazada-Michelin collaboration simplifies online tyre purchases
Pilot program launches in Thailand, expanding across Southeast Asia.
6 days ago
Reliance Retail acquires ‘Pahadi Local’ brand
Reliance Retail acquires ‘Pahadi Local’ brand
The founding team will remain involved in brand development.
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Brandman Retail to launch Wilson and ANTA stores in India
Brandman Retail to launch Wilson and ANTA stores in India
The store rollout will begin in April 2026
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How can footwear and apparel brands fix inventory mismatches?
Global stockouts and overstocks cost retailers about $1.8t each year.
How can duty-free win back shoppers?
Travel retail sales are 13% below pre-pandemic levels despite a surge in air passengers.
How will delivery fees change in a Grab–Foodpanda duopoly?
Deliveroo struggled to compete in a market driven by scale.
How can retailers turn AI agents into real profit drivers?
These tools let retailers adjust prices and refine promotions in near real time.
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Merchandisers turn to trendspotting as AI runs numbers
Humans now set rules and guide AI to protect brand value and pricing.
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CHAGEE targets prime sites to drive Asia-Pacific expansion
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Morning tea routines are a key growth opportunity.
SM Supermalls pivots to experience-led retail with $2.6b national rollout
![SM Supermalls pivots to experience-led retail with $2.6b national rollout]()
The group plans to open one flagship mall each year.
K-Pop signed singles, photocards turn fans into investors
![K-Pop signed singles, photocards turn fans into investors]()
Premium items have appreciated like blue-chip collectibles.
Leaner menus seen as key after 2,431 F&B outlets shut
![Leaner menus seen as key after 2,431 F&B outlets shut]()
Closures have reached a near 20-year high following a wave of business liquidations.
Brands ditch 20m buyers for 'Crazy Rich Asians'
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About 20 million consumers exited the personal luxury goods market last year.
FairPrice AI trolleys trigger 80% surge in shopper spend
![FairPrice AI trolleys trigger 80% surge in shopper spend]()
Its flagship store has raised the average basket size from $19.64 to $35.36.
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Olivier Jakubowicz of Nestlé Japan highlights the KitKat Juken campaign, which transformed exam season into a cultural moment of hope.
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FMCG Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Olivier Jakubowicz of Nestlé Japan Ltd.
Olivier Jakubowicz of Nestlé Japan highlights the KitKat Juken campaign, which transformed exam season into a cultural moment of hope.
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