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Indonesian malls prioritise upgrades over expansion

The shift mirrors Thailand’s focus on leisure and Japan’s emphasis on efficiency.
2 days ago
Affiliate marketing drives over 21% of revenue for SG brands
Affiliate marketing drives over 21% of revenue for SG brands
Brands plan to allocate between 25% and 50% of affiliate budgets to influencer-led partnerships.
11 hours ago
Shinsegae to close duty-free shop in Incheon airport DF2 by 2026
Shinsegae to close duty-free shop in Incheon airport DF2 by 2026
It will retain operations only at DF4 as retail group faces losses.
1 day ago
Lazada invests over $25m for bigger 11.11 sale
Lazada invests over $25m for bigger 11.11 sale
The company is rolling out enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities and affiliate solutions.
1 day ago
TikTok reaches 460 million monthly users in Southeast Asia
TikTok reaches 460 million monthly users in Southeast Asia
Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand drive platform’s expansion
1 day ago
Australia's retail sales grow 4.3% in September ahead of holiday peak
Australia's retail sales grow 4.3% in September ahead of holiday peak
Broad sector gains point to steady consumer demand
1 day ago
Starbucks, Boyu Capital form JV to operate China stores
Starbucks, Boyu Capital form JV to operate China stores
The deal is expected to close in Q2 FY2026, pending regulatory approval.
1 day ago
POP MART sets foot in the Middle East
POP MART sets foot in the Middle East
The launch features a selection of travel-exclusive POP MART collectibles.
1 day ago
Lanvin Group taps Jiyang Han as new CFO
Lanvin Group taps Jiyang Han as new CFO
He succeeds David Chan, who left the role on 27 October.
1 day ago
H&M opens new creative space in Seongsu, South Korea
H&M opens new creative space in Seongsu, South Korea
A top-floor creative space will host local talents, artists and creators.
1 day ago
First Miniso Land in Thailand offers 80 IP-specialty products
First Miniso Land in Thailand offers 80 IP-specialty products
Merchandise features Sanrio and Disney characters, amongst others, as brand enters the country.
Buttonscarves opens first physical store in Jewel Changi
Buttonscarves opens first physical store in Jewel Changi
This forms part of the brand’s Southeast Asia expansion.
Primark opens first flagship store in the Middle East
Primark opens first flagship store in the Middle East
The store has over 60,000 square feet of shopping space.
Data reshapes fashion as consumers demand purpose and personalisation
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Data reshapes fashion as consumers demand purpose and personalisation
Brands are using data analytics to sharpen assortments, predict behavior, and cut waste.
AI solutions counter soaring retail crime losses
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AI solutions counter soaring retail crime losses
Integrated AI video, cloud, and access solutions combat retail crime.
South Korea's Bunjang launches AI authentication system to fight counterfeits
South Korea's Bunjang launches AI authentication system to fight counterfeits
It verifies authenticity in just six seconds with 99.9% accuracy.
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Indonesian malls prioritise upgrades over expansion
The shift mirrors Thailand’s focus on leisure and Japan’s emphasis on efficiency.
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