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Two-thirds of Australian shoppers ditch manned counters for self-checkout
Two-thirds of Australian shoppers ditch manned counters for self-checkout
This is due to convenience, flexible payment options, and purchase privacy.
1 day ago
Frasers Property launches 9-mall rebrand and tech overhaul
Frasers Property launches 9-mall rebrand and tech overhaul
Rebrand coincides with Frasers Centrepoint Trust’s 20th anniversary.
2 days ago
Brands pivot to AI-optimised marketing as GenAI shopping grows
Brands pivot to AI-optimised marketing as GenAI shopping grows
They are adopting generative engine optimisation to appear in AI-driven search results.
2 days ago
China's ANTA Sports buys 29% PUMA stake for $1.8b
China's ANTA Sports buys 29% PUMA stake for $1.8b
The deal is expected to close by the end of 2026,
3 days ago
Retail sales climb 6.5% YoY as leasing activity stays firm
Retail sales climb 6.5% YoY as leasing activity stays firm
Visitor arrivals rise as banks lift rents in core districts.
4 days ago
Central Retail Vietnam reopens GO! Dong Nai after $9.63m redevelopment
Central Retail Vietnam reopens GO! Dong Nai after $9.63m redevelopment
It is expected to create around 1,000 jobs
4 days ago
Guardian deploys AI skin, scalp diagnostics at new Singapore flagship
Guardian deploys AI skin, scalp diagnostics at new Singapore flagship
The store also features five wellness-focused zones.
5 days ago
Ulta Beauty enters Dubai as it scales Middle East retail
Ulta Beauty enters Dubai as it scales Middle East retail
The store marks Ulta Beauty’s second Middle East location.
5 days ago
Agentic commerce, mPOS devices to lead Hong Kong retail in 2026
Agentic commerce, mPOS devices to lead Hong Kong retail in 2026
Frictionless payments are also predicted to be a key retail trend.
Clarins debuts ‘AI Skin Observer’ device in 20 stores worldwide
Clarins debuts ‘AI Skin Observer’ device in 20 stores worldwide
It is now available in Clarins’ Shanghai Jing An Kerry Center boutique.
Apparel emissions could fall 50% in China with $40.8b investment
Apparel emissions could fall 50% in China with $40.8b investment
Over 40,000 suppliers are ready to take action now.
Brands pivot to emotional ROI as fragmented discovery reshapes decisions
Brands pivot to emotional ROI as fragmented discovery reshapes decisions
Community signals reshape how consumers evaluate brands.
NIKE names Cathy Sparks VP and GM for Greater China
NIKE names Cathy Sparks VP and GM for Greater China
She succeeds Angela Dong, who is exiting the company on 31 March.
Sephora targets 80 million shoppers with Olive Young K‑Beauty deal
Sephora targets 80 million shoppers with Olive Young K‑Beauty deal
Customers get Olive Young –curated zones in stores and online.
CarousellMOBILE opens first store to boost trust in secondhand tech
CarousellMOBILE opens first store to boost trust in secondhand tech
Buyers can test and inspect devices in-store.
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Asia’s shoppers ditch search bars for ChatGPT conversations
Referral traffic from platforms like ChatGPT grew sevenfold over the past year.
1 day ago
Hong Kong small retailers step up investment to take on big chains
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They are getting a boost from state funding and fee cuts.
5 days ago
Fashion
H&M bets on Philippines as $15.8b 'fashion hungry' outlier
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President Saed El-Achkar cites a globally rare demographic average age of 27.
Singapore SMEs to gain from clearer e-commerce rules
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The guidelines should boost the confidence of merchants on large platforms.
High rents, labour costs loom over Jollibee’s Australia plans
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A crowded chicken segment could also weigh on initial growth.
DFI Retail revamps Guardian and IKEA stores for smarter shopping
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Business is no longer purely transactional, but increasingly advisory.
Beyond The Vines uses online insights to shape overseas growth
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It looks at online reception before opening any physical stores.
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FMCG Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Angela Kuo of DIAGEO Taiwan
Angela Kuo of DIAGEO Taiwan highlights how the Johnnie Walker Blonde launch made whisky more approachable for younger consumers.
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1. Hong Kong small retailers step up investment to take on big chains 2. Ulta Beauty enters Dubai as it scales Middle East retail 3. Frasers Property launches 9-mall rebrand and tech overhaul 4. Southeast Asia food delivery market surges to $22.7b 5. Retail sales climb 6.5% YoY as leasing activity stays firmAwards
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FMCG Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Angela Kuo of DIAGEO Taiwan
Angela Kuo of DIAGEO Taiwan highlights how the Johnnie Walker Blonde launch made whisky more approachable for younger consumers.
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