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New Balance expands presence in Kuwait with new concept store
New Balance expands presence in Kuwait with new concept store
The concept, already launched in the UAE and Qatar, is now expanding to Kuwait.
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Singapore retail sales slows in December 2025 as online shopping declines
Singapore retail sales slows in December 2025 as online shopping declines
Online sales share fell to 14.8% in December from 17% in November.
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Festive season and fiscal boost drive Indonesia’s consumer sector in early 2026
Festive season and fiscal boost drive Indonesia’s consumer sector in early 2026
Seasonal demand and easing costs support near-term earnings.
1 day ago
Hong Kong retail up 6.6% in December as e-commerce, tourism boost sales
Hong Kong retail up 6.6% in December as e-commerce, tourism boost sales
Online sales made up 8.8% of the total.
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Primark UAE entry begins with three Dubai stores in 2026 rollout
Primark UAE entry begins with three Dubai stores in 2026 rollout
The first will open at Dubai Mall in March.
1 day ago
Tim Ho Wan doubles restaurants in Hong Kong following Jollibee acquisition
Tim Ho Wan doubles restaurants in Hong Kong following Jollibee acquisition
The brand also reversed a loss in the first half of 2025.
1 day ago
New roadmap sets course for Miniso's IP-led growth
New roadmap sets course for Miniso's IP-led growth
It plans to enhance its store formats and strengthen end-to-end IP operations.
2 days ago
South Korea retail sales shift online as supermarkets decline
South Korea retail sales shift online as supermarkets decline
Government stimulus boosted offline sales in late 2025.
3 days ago
Luxury appeal, immersive experiences drive LVMH’s market resilience
Luxury appeal, immersive experiences drive LVMH’s market resilience
Growth in Asia also rebounded in the second half of 2025.
3 days ago
IKEA Japan to shut Harajuku and Shinjuku stores
IKEA Japan to shut Harajuku and Shinjuku stores
IKEA Shibuya will become the company’s central Tokyo hub.
3 days ago
Why are Asian consumers paying more for validated wellness?
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Why are Asian consumers paying more for validated wellness?
Trust gaps and health priorities drive science-backed beauty demand.
3 days ago
China luxury shows early rebound amidst stronger markets, local spending
China luxury shows early rebound amidst stronger markets, local spending
Beauty and experience-based categories led growth.
4 days ago
Clean beauty market to triple as retailers ditch synthetic legacies
Clean beauty market to triple as retailers ditch synthetic legacies
Asia underpins growth driven by ingredient transparency.
4 days ago
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.
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.
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Simply increasing supply and lowering prices are no longer enough.
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FairPrice AI trolleys trigger 80% surge in shopper spend
Its flagship store has raised the average basket size from $19.64 to $35.36.
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AI enters the Philippine neighbourhood store
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Widespread use could generate up to $48b in economic value by 2030.
4 days ago
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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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.
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