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Nestlé secures approval for $688m Thailand smart factory investment
Nestlé secures approval for $688m Thailand smart factory investment
It will integrate artificial intelligence and advanced robotic automation t
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Hong Kong shoppers resist AI payments despite 74% adoption
Hong Kong shoppers resist AI payments despite 74% adoption
Nearly one in two shoppers remain hesitant to let AI complete purchases after approval.
1 day ago
Lazada joins Meta's Facebook affiliate partnerships programme in Southeast Asia
Lazada joins Meta's Facebook affiliate partnerships programme in Southeast Asia
Instagram integration is expected to be introduced later.
1 day ago
Tiffany & Co. brings Blue Box Café to Singapore
Tiffany & Co. brings Blue Box Café to Singapore
Marks the brand's expansion into luxury hospitality.
1 day ago
Google boosts video commerce with AI shopping tools
Google boosts video commerce with AI shopping tools
New tools combine AI Search with YouTube shopping.
1 day ago
Australian consumer sentiment slips on weaker financial, economic outlook
Australian consumer sentiment slips on weaker financial, economic outlook
Household finances remained under pressure.
2 days ago
Philippines’ Robinsons Retail nears PSE exit after Gokongwei buyout
Philippines’ Robinsons Retail nears PSE exit after Gokongwei buyout
Tender offer clears the 95% delisting threshold.
2 days ago
Meta and Shopee launch Instagram affiliate partnerships
Meta and Shopee launch Instagram affiliate partnerships
Now live across Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Brazil.
2 days ago
DFI Retail reshuffles senior leadership effective 1 August
DFI Retail reshuffles senior leadership effective 1 August
New leaders were named for IKEA, Food, and Health & Beauty businesses.
2 days ago
Nearly all Hong Kong shoppers quietly punish brands over broken trust
Nearly all Hong Kong shoppers quietly punish brands over broken trust
Recovery is possible, but may require more than just an apology.
2 days ago
Adidas unveils experiential retail concept in Seoul
Adidas unveils experiential retail concept in Seoul
Features "Made for You" customisation zone.
2 days ago
Singapore retail sales growth slows to 3 % in May
Singapore retail sales growth slows to 3 % in May
Online retail share rises to 15.1% of total sales.
3 days ago
South Korea's major retailers' sales climb 9% on strong offline, online demand
South Korea's major retailers' sales climb 9% on strong offline, online demand
Offline sales rose 9.3%, whilst online sales increased 8.8%.
4 days ago
Timex Group takes full ownership of Daniel Wellington
Timex Group takes full ownership of Daniel Wellington
Follows initial 25% investment in 2023.
4 days ago
Hong Kong retail sales up 7.9% in May as online spending soars
Hong Kong retail sales up 7.9% in May as online spending soars
Online sales jumped 33.1%, making up 10.1% of total retail sales.
4 days ago
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How is AI changing online shopping in China and the West?
China integrates AI into purchases as Western shoppers use it for discovery.
How can retailers tell if loyalty programmes work?
Research suggests sales gains alone can give a misleading picture.
How can luxury brands compete as AI bots rise?
AI agents could influence up to $5t in consumer goods sales by 2030.
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Drone deliveries carve out premium niche in China retail
Companies target speed and convenience instead of replacing traditional couriers.
11 hours ago
MINISO pushes deeper into creator economy with Shanghai gallery
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The retailer plans expansions to Hong Kong, Beijing, Tokyo, Paris, and New York.
3 days ago
Indian retailers go hyperlocal as citywide expansion loses ground
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They use micro-market data to rethink where stores open.
Siam Piwat embeds green rules across Bangkok mall tenants
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Post-pandemic demand is driving a shift toward more responsible consumption.
E-commerce
Beauty brands rethink sales as TikTok, Douyin power livestream shopping
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Douyin overtook Tmall in China beauty e-commerce sales in 2025.
Nando’s leans on design edge to win drive-thru site race
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The chain targets premium locations beyond traditional QSR clusters.
Pet-friendly dining may lift core Hong Kong mall traffic
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Weekend spending is expected to benefit central districts over suburban malls.
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Inside BIRKENSTOCK South East Asia Pte Ltd’s win at the Retail Asia Awards 2026
Evelyn Chua, MD at BIRKENSTOCK South East Asia Pte Ltd, highlights customers spending more time in-store after its shift to experiential retail.
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1. MINISO pushes deeper into creator economy with Shanghai gallery 2. Singapore consumers 'quietly' abandon brands after losing trust 3. Why APAC digital leaders must overhaul content amidst fractured consumer discovery 4. Singapore retail sales growth slows to 3 % in May 5. Hong Kong retail sales up 7.9% in May as online spending soarsAwards
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Inside BIRKENSTOCK South East Asia Pte Ltd’s win at the Retail Asia Awards 2026
Evelyn Chua, MD at BIRKENSTOCK South East Asia Pte Ltd, highlights customers spending more time in-store after its shift to experiential retail.
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Why APAC digital leaders must overhaul content amidst fractured consumer discovery
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