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F&B drives 53% of Singapore's prime mall openings in H1
F&B drives 53% of Singapore's prime mall openings in H1
Chinese-backed brands continued entering the market.
6 hours ago
Metro to close Paragon, Causeway Point department stores in retail overhaul
Metro to close Paragon, Causeway Point department stores in retail overhaul
It will introduce smaller, multi-concept stores.
7 hours ago
Consumers favour human impact over sustainability claims, report says
Consumers favour human impact over sustainability claims, report says
Green product sales hit $886.2b in 2025, outpacing non-sustainable goods.
1 day ago
East Asia food delivery market hits $38.6b in 2025 as competition intensifies
East Asia food delivery market hits $38.6b in 2025 as competition intensifies
Korea is now world's third-largest delivery market.
4 days ago
Uber to acquire Delivery Hero in $14.8b deal
Uber to acquire Delivery Hero in $14.8b deal
Transaction will expand Uber’s reach to 99 markets worldwide.
4 days ago
CJ Olive Young launches AI in-store services for foreign customers
CJ Olive Young launches AI in-store services for foreign customers
Service supports eight languages.
4 days ago
Smart packaging takes centre stage as brands face new traceability demands
Smart packaging takes centre stage as brands face new traceability demands
Brands also use connected packaging for information and engagement.
5 days ago
Chloé enters Vietnam with first boutique at Saigon Centre
Chloé enters Vietnam with first boutique at Saigon Centre
It is operated exclusively by DAFC.
5 days ago
Delivery Hero confirms advanced negotiations with Uber on takeover deal
Delivery Hero confirms advanced negotiations with Uber on takeover deal
The group said it won’t comment on speculations about the offer price.
6 days ago
Levi's bets on premium amidst Asia slowdown
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Levi's bets on premium amidst Asia slowdown
The denim maker leans on heritage and premiumisation to win cautious East Asia Pacific shoppers.
Onitsuka Tiger opens largest global flagship store in Tokyo
Onitsuka Tiger opens largest global flagship store in Tokyo
Built around the concept of a "vertical narrative”.
Misto Holdings pushes China growth via RR, RAIVE brand collabs
Misto Holdings pushes China growth via RR, RAIVE brand collabs
It will continue pursuing local partnerships and IP collaborations.
Temu triples brand monitoring to over 15,000
Temu triples brand monitoring to over 15,000
It resolves IP complaints in less than 24 hours on average.
Bata India notches 2,000 stores, plots course to 3,000
Bata India notches 2,000 stores, plots course to 3,000
It will focus on Tier III and Tier IV markets.
FamilyMart launches ‘next convenience store’ concept at new Tokyo flagship
FamilyMart launches ‘next convenience store’ concept at new Tokyo flagship
Concept combines convenience with discovery and entertainment.
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Independent brands are driving much of the sector's export growth.
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China integrates AI into purchases as Western shoppers use it for discovery.
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Livestream evolves from marketing gimmick to sales channel
Short-form video has become the main medium of product discovery.
4 days ago
Domino’s Singapore targets impulse orders with brand refresh
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The pizza chain has launched the Thick Crunch range to boost orders beyond parties.
5 days ago
Singapore optical retailers bet on eye care to drive repeat business
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Professional expertise becomes a bigger selling point as price competition grows.
6 days ago
Drone deliveries carve out premium niche in China retail
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Companies target speed and convenience instead of replacing traditional couriers.
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.
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.
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Inside Central Pattana’s win at the Retail Asia Awards 2026
Chatree Kowitanupong shares how Central Pattana continues to strengthen its leadership in creating future-ready, retail-led destinations.
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1. Delivery Hero confirms advanced negotiations with Uber on takeover deal 2. Singapore optical retailers bet on eye care to drive repeat business 3. East Asia food delivery market hits $38.6b in 2025 as competition intensifies 4. Metro to close Paragon, Causeway Point department stores in retail overhaul 5. Livestream evolves from marketing gimmick to sales channelAwards
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Inside Central Pattana’s win at the Retail Asia Awards 2026
Chatree Kowitanupong shares how Central Pattana continues to strengthen its leadership in creating future-ready, retail-led destinations.
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