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Young consumers drive 60% of spending as ‘smart indulgence’ grows
Young consumers drive 60% of spending as ‘smart indulgence’ grows
Accessible luxury has become the largest segment of the broader luxury market.
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UNIQLO opens its largest South Korea store in Myeongdong
UNIQLO opens its largest South Korea store in Myeongdong
The store spans about 3,200 sqm across three floors.
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IKEA opens first small-format store in eastern Beijing
IKEA opens first small-format store in eastern Beijing
The 1,500-square-meter outlet is in Wangfujing WellTown mall in Tongzhou District.
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AI outputs risk recycling retail ideas
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AI outputs risk recycling retail ideas
Richard Tanadi says leaders should keep humans in charge of pricing and product strategy.
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Price wars force Thai brands into channel integration
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Price wars force Thai brands into channel integration
Priceza says fragmented journeys make single-channel e-commerce unsustainable.
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F&B brands abandon mass-market advertising
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F&B brands abandon mass-market advertising
Programmatic ad buying is pushing brands toward data led targeting.
23 hours ago
TikTok Shop disrupts Malaysia’s search-led retail
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TikTok Shop disrupts Malaysia’s search-led retail
Creators and livestreams now shape how Malaysian consumers buy online.
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Australian retail spending rises 5.1% in April despite inflation pressures
Australian retail spending rises 5.1% in April despite inflation pressures
The figure was up from $37.18b in April 2025.
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Siam Piwat forms strategic global luxury alliance with major international brands
Siam Piwat forms strategic global luxury alliance with major international brands
It builds a connected global luxury ecosystem across multiple industries.
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FairPrice locks prices of over 500 essentials until end-August
FairPrice locks prices of over 500 essentials until end-August
The expanded price freeze covers groceries and daily necessities to help households manage rising costs.
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CP AXTRA and Ayala Group sign MoC to boost Makro Mall development in Thailand
CP AXTRA and Ayala Group sign MoC to boost Makro Mall development in Thailand
The focus is on seven Makro stores in Thailand.
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Upcycled foods gain momentum as brands turn waste into value-added products
Upcycled foods gain momentum as brands turn waste into value-added products
The trend is driven by sustainability goals and cost pressures.
4 days ago
Sri Lanka opens downtown duty-free shopping as CDFG enters Port City market
Sri Lanka opens downtown duty-free shopping as CDFG enters Port City market
The store follows new Sri Lanka customs duty-free rules.
5 days ago
Lacoste expands Hong Kong presence with new Pedder Building flagship
Lacoste expands Hong Kong presence with new Pedder Building flagship
It features neon installation and exclusive Hong Kong-inspired design details.
5 days ago
Toys“R”Us Hong Kong reopens flagship Ocean Terminal store with IP zones
Toys“R”Us Hong Kong reopens flagship Ocean Terminal store with IP zones
It features nine IP Store-in-Store concepts.
5 days ago
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How is TikTok reshaping beauty sales in the Asia-Pacific region?
Faster trend cycles and algorithm-driven discovery are shifting demand online.
How can luxury brands defend pricing power as growth slows?
Spending shifts toward experiences as brands rethink pricing and customer engagement.
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Kearney sees rising fuel, freight, and packaging costs squeezing margins.
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Asian retailers turn POS systems into real-time marketing tools
QR payments and digital wallets push checkout systems beyond transactions.
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Hidden cyber risks emerge as Asia retailers handle peak shopping demand
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Bot activity, account takeover attempts, and payment abuse become harder to detect.
Domino’s India cafe experiment to lure customers during off-peak hours
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Its biggest challenge is making coffee a habitual purchase at a pizza chain.
Uniqlo unveils cooling pop-up as Singapore hits record heat stress
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Visitors experience fabric functions directly through hands-on displays.
Singapore retailers shift from points to real-time loyalty models
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They use personalisation and behaviour tracking to drive engagement.
Easing rents lure retailers back to Hong Kong streets
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Ground-floor shops offer higher visibility for food and daily-need retail.
Probability disclosures unlikely to dent blind-box demand in Singapore
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They could reassure rather than deter core buyers.
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The country recorded over 12,000 new SKUs launched last year.
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1. Asian retailers turn POS systems into real-time marketing tools 2. Lacoste expands Hong Kong presence with new Pedder Building flagship 3. CP AXTRA and Ayala Group sign MoC to boost Makro Mall development in Thailand 4. Sri Lanka opens downtown duty-free shopping as CDFG enters Port City market 5. Toys“R”Us Hong Kong reopens flagship Ocean Terminal store with IP zonesAwards
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The country recorded over 12,000 new SKUs launched last year.
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