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Golden Goose expands Japan footprint with Osaka flagship
Golden Goose expands Japan footprint with Osaka flagship
It targets the high-traffic Shinsaibashi-suji district for its latest outlet.
2 hours ago
Tourism surge, specialty retail drive China’s 5.7% CNY sales growth
Tourism surge, specialty retail drive China’s 5.7% CNY sales growth
However, mass-market malls saw traffic down 3.9% YoY.
7 hours ago
Central Pattana to Invest $836m in Central Phuket Expansion
Central Pattana to Invest $836m in Central Phuket Expansion
Total space will increase 40% to 500,000 square meters by 2028.
7 hours ago
Reliance Consumer Products enters Australian market through Goodness Group acquisition
Reliance Consumer Products enters Australian market through Goodness Group acquisition
The acquisition expands its global health-focused beverage portfolio.
4 days ago
Thailand’s Konvy Beauty opens first Philippine flagship store
Thailand’s Konvy Beauty opens first Philippine flagship store
Offers hundreds of brands, including Thai, K-beauty, and local products.
5 days ago
Deliveroo parent exits Singapore and Japan as multi-month review cites conditions
Deliveroo parent exits Singapore and Japan as multi-month review cites conditions
The decision comes after a multi-month review of market conditions.
5 days ago
Marks & Spencer exits Philippine market after nearly 40 years
Marks & Spencer exits Philippine market after nearly 40 years
The closure reflects changing consumer trends.
6 days ago
New ACG store in Beijing marks Nike’s return to outdoor performance
New ACG store in Beijing marks Nike’s return to outdoor performance
ACG relaunch focuses on trail running, hiking, and outdoor performance gear.
6 days ago
Japan amongst top 3 AI patent publishers amidst consumer caution
Japan amongst top 3 AI patent publishers amidst consumer caution
Only 18% of Japanese adults adopt new technologies early.
K11 MUSEA boosts visitor numbers during Chinese New Year
K11 MUSEA boosts visitor numbers during Chinese New Year
Footfall rose 10% YoY from 16 to 22 February.
AI moves beyond analytics as APAC retailers digitise operations
AI moves beyond analytics as APAC retailers digitise operations
45% of APAC consumers follow AI recommendations.
Aromatherapy air fresheners see rapid growth as consumers prioritise wellness
Aromatherapy air fresheners see rapid growth as consumers prioritise wellness
About 79% of consumers value “natural” product attributes.
Apparel Group partners with Cotton On to enter India
Apparel Group partners with Cotton On to enter India
It will introduce the brand through a phased omnichannel rollout.
Fashion brands facing shift to agent-first AI commerce
Fashion brands facing shift to agent-first AI commerce
Discovery moves from search engines to AI assistants.
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How will delivery fees change in a Grab–Foodpanda duopoly?
Deliveroo struggled to compete in a market driven by scale.
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These tools let retailers adjust prices and refine promotions in near real time.
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Price remains the top concern for most consumers.
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K-Pop signed singles, photocards turn fans into investors
Premium items have appreciated like blue-chip collectibles.
1 day ago
Leaner menus seen as key after 2,431 F&B outlets shut
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Closures have reached a near 20-year high following a wave of business liquidations.
6 days ago
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
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Its flagship store has raised the average basket size from $19.64 to $35.36.
AI enters the Philippine neighbourhood store
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Widespread use could generate up to $48b in economic value by 2030.
Asia’s shoppers ditch search bars for ChatGPT conversations
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Referral traffic from platforms like ChatGPT grew sevenfold over the past year.
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.
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1. Marks & Spencer exits Philippine market after nearly 40 years 2. Deliveroo parent exits Singapore and Japan as multi-month review cites conditions 3. How will delivery fees change in a Grab–Foodpanda duopoly? 4. New ACG store in Beijing marks Nike’s return to outdoor performance 5. Reliance Consumer Products enters Australian market through Goodness Group acquisitionAwards
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He explores where the biggest value opportunities lie whilst emphasising the need to balance standardised scale with deliberate localisation across diverse markets.
