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Beijing retail outlook 2026 hinges on consumer confidence recovery
Beijing retail outlook 2026 hinges on consumer confidence recovery
Retail recovery remains linked to broader economic conditions.
6 hours ago
Starbucks launches ChatGPT integration to personalise drink discovery
Starbucks launches ChatGPT integration to personalise drink discovery
Photos can be used to help personalise drink choices.
6 hours ago
Selective retail transactions favour prime high street locations in Seoul
Selective retail transactions favour prime high street locations in Seoul
Tourism recovery is driving foot traffic and supporting key retail corridors.
6 hours ago
Golden Goose opens largest APAC flagship in Beijing with Venetian concept
Golden Goose opens largest APAC flagship in Beijing with Venetian concept
Features include co-creation area, bespoke sneakers, tailoring, and VIP lounge.
6 hours ago
Russell Street retail rents diverge, leasing splits in March
Russell Street retail rents diverge, leasing splits in March
New, renewed, and pre-committed leases show both rental increases and declines.
6 hours ago
JD Kai Bo links loyalty and shopping to HKChat AI
JD Kai Bo links loyalty and shopping to HKChat AI
Retail interaction moves into a conversational AI layer inside the shopping ecosystem.
8 hours ago
Online shopping boom drives Malaysia e-commerce growth momentum
Online shopping boom drives Malaysia e-commerce growth momentum
Major sales events boost online transactions.
8 hours ago
Ho Chi Minh City retail shifts toward experiential formats despite cautious spending
Ho Chi Minh City retail shifts toward experiential formats despite cautious spending
International and lifestyle brands continued expanding.
8 hours ago
Malaysia’s Village Grocer expands northern footprint with new Vangohh Eminent outlet
Malaysia’s Village Grocer expands northern footprint with new Vangohh Eminent outlet
Offers imported produce from Australia, Japan, Korea, and New Zealand.
8 hours ago
Agentic commerce set to reshape Australian retail as AI takes over
Agentic commerce set to reshape Australian retail as AI takes over
Experiential retail is tipped to gain as commodity categories migrate online.
2 days ago
Manila retail strengthens as foreign brands expand in 2026
Manila retail strengthens as foreign brands expand in 2026
F&B segment remained the key driver of growth.
3 days ago
Grocery aisles go experimental as Gen Z drives 'newstalgia' food trend
Grocery aisles go experimental as Gen Z drives 'newstalgia' food trend
Demand is rising for sweet-spicy-tangy “swangy” flavor profiles.
3 days ago
Birkenstock expands Japan presence with new Osaka concept store
Birkenstock expands Japan presence with new Osaka concept store
The store includes a Care Essentials area.
3 days ago
Experiential concepts gain traction in Greater Kuala Lumpur retail scene
Experiential concepts gain traction in Greater Kuala Lumpur retail scene
International retailers continued to enter the market.
3 days ago
Global brands risk underperforming without India localisation
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Global brands risk underperforming without India localisation
E-commerce and young consumers drive growth, but localisation, inflation and policy risks could shape outcomes.
4 days ago
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How can beverage groups stay relevant as consumer habits fracture?
Asia-Pacific growth masks widening gaps between price-led and premium demand.
How can Indian brands stay visible as AI rewires consumer choice?
Over 80% of consumers use AI for shopping, testing how brands surface online.
How can Chinese consumer brands reset global expansion playbooks?
Overseas markets are becoming key to growth rather than peripheral add-ons.
How are Australian retailers responding to ultra‑cheap marketplaces?
Weaker players are being forced to change operating models, or risk further declines.
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Probability disclosures unlikely to dent blind-box demand in Singapore
They could reassure rather than deter core buyers.
3 days ago
Deliveroo exit triggers food delivery duopoly in Singapore
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Consolidation may lift fees and commissions as Grab and Foodpanda dominate.
6 days ago
Asia‑Pacific airports rework strategies to lift retail sales
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They are changing tenant mix and checkout systems to capture higher‑yield spending.
Global brands accept high costs as gateway strategy squeezes local shops
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International operators arrive with established digital marketing capabilities and supply chains.
MINISO turns fandom into repeat revenue driver with Malaysian flagship
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It is counting on character-based items and collector behaviour to drive visits.
Central Retail Vietnam revamps supply chain to cut empty shelves
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Products must reach shelves consistently, on time, and at the right quality.
Merchandisers turn to trendspotting as AI runs numbers
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Humans now set rules and guide AI to protect brand value and pricing.
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FMCG Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Rachel Carrasco of BAKEN
Rachel Carrasco, Founder and CEO of BAKEN, highlights how its Real Bacon Crisps have elevated Filipino snacks to global standards.
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1. Deliveroo exit triggers food delivery duopoly in Singapore 2. Indonesia consumers shift toward global brands as domestic preference falls 3. Fragmented data infrastructure slowing down AI deployment in Malaysia's retail sector 4. Probability disclosures unlikely to dent blind-box demand in Singapore 5. Malaysian retailers told to adopt multi-layer strategy as marketplace reliance growsAwards
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FMCG Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Rachel Carrasco of BAKEN
Rachel Carrasco, Founder and CEO of BAKEN, highlights how its Real Bacon Crisps have elevated Filipino snacks to global standards.
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