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More Southeast Asian retailers eye self-checkout
Young customers and high smartphone penetration are driving the trend.
Cities now drive 50% of global spending: report
Cities now drive 50% of global spending: report
Mid-sized cities will see the highest spending growth over the next five years.
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RBI acquires full ownership of Burger King China for $158m
RBI acquires full ownership of Burger King China for $158m
It now seeks a new local partner as the controlling shareholder.
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Taobao, PapaHome partner to launch first furniture superstore in Hong Kong
Taobao, PapaHome partner to launch first furniture superstore in Hong Kong
The store will use an online-merge-offline model.
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K-beauty brand ANUA partners with Ulta Beauty to expand in US
K-beauty brand ANUA partners with Ulta Beauty to expand in US
It is now available in 1,400 Ulta stores nationwide.
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IP-related product sales soar by 448.94% in 2024
IP-related product sales soar by 448.94% in 2024
The blind box trend grew by 137.77% in 2024
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Jollibee granted approval to remove foreign ownership limit
Jollibee granted approval to remove foreign ownership limit
This comes after JFC amended its articles of incorporation.
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Philippine retail market to see $66.35b growth by 2028
Philippine retail market to see $66.35b growth by 2028
It is driven by higher demand for convenience foods and increased online shopping.
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Here’s what’s driving the global denim jeans market
Here’s what’s driving the global denim jeans market
The market is seeing strong demand from baby boomers for denim collections.
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Global e-commerce market to reach $11t by 2028
Global e-commerce market to reach $11t by 2028
China and the United States dominate the sector.
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Health-focused juices gaining popularity in the Middle East
Health-focused juices gaining popularity in the Middle East
Despite the health trend, affordability is still a key concern.
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E-commerce fuels global rise of cultural beauty
E-commerce fuels global rise of cultural beauty
Global marketplaces like Amazon dominate the industry.
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JD.com launches three special delivery options for personalised gifting
JD.com launches three special delivery options for personalised gifting
Its “Gifting” feature lets users send gifts instantly via WeChat.
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Self-service kiosk market to grow by $13.28b by 2029
Self-service kiosk market to grow by $13.28b by 2029
It is driven by the increasing adoption of contactless payment systems.
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More Southeast Asian retailers eye self-checkout
Young customers and high smartphone penetration are driving the trend.
‘K-beauty’ takes over skincare world
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Products with natural Korean ingredients are in high demand in China and the US.
KCG eyes expansion beyond Java
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The fashion retailer seeks to expand in Sumatra and Borneo.
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H&M hires local influencers to boost marketing in Asia
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The Swedish retailer is harnessing K-pop, whose influence on global fashion is undeniable.
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Singapore’s in-store cafés may soon reach their limit
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If every retailer has its own café, it becomes just part of the crowd.
Japan’s beauty industry fights online fakes with blockchain
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Smart packaging helps ensure that consumers are buying the real thing.
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Blind boxes spur collectible toy growth in Asia-Pacific market
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Consumers keep buying more until they get their desired product.
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