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Singapore refreshes retail digital plan to drive AI adoption amongst SMEs
Singapore refreshes retail digital plan to drive AI adoption amongst SMEs
It places stronger focus on AI adoption across retail operations.
1 day ago
Hermès fuses Japanese motifs in Osaka reopening
Hermès fuses Japanese motifs in Osaka reopening
The store is now spread across two levels.
2 days ago
Blue Box Café debuts as Tiffany & Co. unveils Lee Garden store in Hong Kong
Blue Box Café debuts as Tiffany & Co. unveils Lee Garden store in Hong Kong
It offers a space for dining and social connection alongside the flagship store.
5 days ago
Tops spins off Looks brand into standalone beauty store in Bangkok
Tops spins off Looks brand into standalone beauty store in Bangkok
The store includes up to 5,000 SKUs with 15% exclusive products.
6 days ago
Ikano builds on retail success in Johor Bahru with new mixed-use expansion
Ikano builds on retail success in Johor Bahru with new mixed-use expansion
It is located within the IKEA Tebrau and Toppen Shopping Centre retail hub.
Misto Holdings Q1 results lifted by strong golf business and China expansion
Misto Holdings Q1 results lifted by strong golf business and China expansion
Restructuring and portfolio optimisation improve overall profitability and margins
Food retail strength fuels Metro Retail earnings surge in Q1 2026
Food retail strength fuels Metro Retail earnings surge in Q1 2026
Net income surged 92.5% to $0.418m in Q1 2026
Skechers opens first standalone megastore in Malaysia
Skechers opens first standalone megastore in Malaysia
It is the brand’s largest store in Melaka.
Chow Tai Fook opens 10,000-square-foot global flagship store in Hong Kong
Chow Tai Fook opens 10,000-square-foot global flagship store in Hong Kong
The store adds concierge services and redesigned customer spaces.
Shiseido consolidates manufacturing under Japan-based operations
Shiseido consolidates manufacturing under Japan-based operations
It will close its Hsinchu Factory in Taiwan.
JD.com taps Mastercard to expand global commerce strategy on payments, cross-border trade
JD.com taps Mastercard to expand global commerce strategy on payments, cross-border trade
The partnership includes joint work on AI-driven commerce tools and stronger fraud prevention.
Bengaluru retail leasing surges 52% in Q4 as rents rise, mall supply stalls
Bengaluru retail leasing surges 52% in Q4 as rents rise, mall supply stalls
The leasing spike pushed the city’s retail sector into tighter supply conditions.
Restructuring, store upgrades boost Central Retail Corporation’s Q1 core profit
Restructuring, store upgrades boost Central Retail Corporation’s Q1 core profit
It posted a record first quarter profit.
Australian supermarket giant Coles ‘Down Down’ promotions misled consumers, court rules
Australian supermarket giant Coles ‘Down Down’ promotions misled consumers, court rules
The court said some prices were raised before being discounted.
Amorepacific reopens Seoul flagship with AI-driven beauty tech
Amorepacific reopens Seoul flagship with AI-driven beauty tech
It features AI-driven skin and scalp diagnostics.
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How is TikTok reshaping beauty sales in the Asia-Pacific region?
Faster trend cycles and algorithm-driven discovery are shifting demand online.
How can luxury brands defend pricing power as growth slows?
Spending shifts toward experiences as brands rethink pricing and customer engagement.
How can Australian retailers manage cost strain from Iran war?
Kearney sees rising fuel, freight, and packaging costs squeezing margins.
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Asian retailers turn POS systems into real-time marketing tools
QR payments and digital wallets push checkout systems beyond transactions.
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Hidden cyber risks emerge as Asia retailers handle peak shopping demand
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Bot activity, account takeover attempts, and payment abuse become harder to detect.
6 days ago
Domino’s India cafe experiment to lure customers during off-peak hours
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Its biggest challenge is making coffee a habitual purchase at a pizza chain.
Uniqlo unveils cooling pop-up as Singapore hits record heat stress
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Visitors experience fabric functions directly through hands-on displays.
Singapore retailers shift from points to real-time loyalty models
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They use personalisation and behaviour tracking to drive engagement.
Easing rents lure retailers back to Hong Kong streets
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Ground-floor shops offer higher visibility for food and daily-need retail.
Probability disclosures unlikely to dent blind-box demand in Singapore
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They could reassure rather than deter core buyers.
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The country recorded over 12,000 new SKUs launched last year.
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1. Hidden cyber risks emerge as Asia retailers handle peak shopping demand 2. Blue Box Café debuts as Tiffany & Co. unveils Lee Garden store in Hong Kong 3. Grocery loses share as health and wellness spending moves to pharmacy 4. Singapore refreshes retail digital plan to drive AI adoption amongst SMEs 5. How is TikTok reshaping beauty sales in the Asia-Pacific region?Awards
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The country recorded over 12,000 new SKUs launched last year.
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