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Alshaya Group drives 20-store retail push at Aventura Mall in Kuwait
Alshaya Group drives 20-store retail push at Aventura Mall in Kuwait
The mall is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2026.
4 hours ago
Australian retail spending up 5.7% to $39.3b
Australian retail spending up 5.7% to $39.3b
Spending rose across all states and territories.
5 hours ago
Retail occupancy steady in Q1 despite high-profile store closures
Retail occupancy steady in Q1 despite high-profile store closures
Visitor inflows climbed whilst leasing demand absorbed retail exits across island malls.
5 hours ago
Delivery Hero CEO Niklas Östberg to step down by March 2027
Delivery Hero CEO Niklas Östberg to step down by March 2027
He continues leading the Strategic Review and M&A process.
6 hours ago
Shopee drives Sea Limited revenue growth to $7.1b in Q1 2026
Shopee drives Sea Limited revenue growth to $7.1b in Q1 2026
The group reported net income of $438.2m in the first quarter.
6 hours ago
Coffee chains bet big on ube as Gen Z, millennials drive flavor trends
Coffee chains bet big on ube as Gen Z, millennials drive flavor trends
Over 60% of Gen Z and millennials use social media to discover new flavor.
6 hours ago
JD.com expands luxury beauty portfolio with Chanel flagship launch in China
JD.com expands luxury beauty portfolio with Chanel flagship launch in China
The store includes fragrance, makeup, and skincare lines.
1 day ago
Diptyque debuts two-storey sensory boutique in Central Hong Kong
Diptyque debuts two-storey sensory boutique in Central Hong Kong
It features a green façade and a neon art installation.
1 day ago
Philippine fast food giant Jollibee reviews 2026 plans amidst geopolitical uncertainty
Philippine fast food giant Jollibee reviews 2026 plans amidst geopolitical uncertainty
Profitability for the quarter was affected by elevated direct costs due to inflation.
1 day ago
Experience overtakes points in Indonesia retail loyalty
Experience overtakes points in Indonesia retail loyalty
Retailers are shifting towards emotional engagement and omnichannel experiences to retain customers.
1 day ago
Indonesia malls face dual pressure from digital adoption and social demand
Indonesia malls face dual pressure from digital adoption and social demand
Operators face structural pressure to redesign physical spaces around digital behaviour shifts.
2 days ago
Indonesia’s consumers are becoming more selective with every purchase
Indonesia’s consumers are becoming more selective with every purchase
Only 12% of Indonesians remain loyal to regular brands, whilst 80% now shop through live commerce.
2 days ago
AI commoditisation narrows retail competitive advantage
AI commoditisation narrows retail competitive advantage
Adoption is standardising retail capabilities and narrowing competitive gaps.
2 days ago
Indonesian retail marketers in ‘survival mode’ as AI reshapes ads, marketing
Indonesian retail marketers in ‘survival mode’ as AI reshapes ads, marketing
AI is seen as a key tool to improve media planning and creative production efficiency.
2 days ago
Indonesian retailers refuse third-party data sales as trust remains priority
Indonesian retailers refuse third-party data sales as trust remains priority
Individual customer profiles remain strictly in-house to prevent third-party control.
2 days ago
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How can Australian retailers manage cost strain from Iran war?
Kearney sees rising fuel, freight, and packaging costs squeezing margins.
How can snack brands win in social commerce and AI?
TikTok and Douyin are becoming key discovery channels.
How can beverage groups stay relevant as consumer habits fracture?
Asia-Pacific growth masks widening gaps between price-led and premium demand.
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Singapore retailers shift from points to real-time loyalty models
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.
Deliveroo exit triggers food delivery duopoly in Singapore
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Consolidation may lift fees and commissions as Grab and Foodpanda dominate.
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
![MINISO turns fandom into repeat revenue driver with Malaysian flagship]()
It is counting on character-based items and collector behaviour to drive visits.
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