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CDFI and ANTA sign deal to expand retail across Asia
CDFI and ANTA sign deal to expand retail across Asia
The partnership will focus on key Belt and Road markets.
6 hours ago
Franchise push drives Bata India past 700 stores across country
Franchise push drives Bata India past 700 stores across country
It plans to double the pace of new store openings.
6 hours ago
Luxury brands turn to AI to boost sales and customer engagement
Luxury brands turn to AI to boost sales and customer engagement
They target the ultra-wealthy and aspirational middle-class consumers.
6 hours ago
PDD profit sinks 12% in 2025 despite strong revenue
PDD profit sinks 12% in 2025 despite strong revenue
It was dragged by a significant surge in operating expenses and cost of revenues.
1 day ago
Premium fashion, seasonal collections boost designer apparel sales
Premium fashion, seasonal collections boost designer apparel sales
E-commerce platforms are also further boosting accessibility.
1 day ago
Robinsons Retail phases out South Korea’s No Brand as sales remains minimal
Robinsons Retail phases out South Korea’s No Brand as sales remains minimal
It accounts for only around 0.2% of annual net sales.
1 day ago
Boucheron opens first flagship in China’s Shanghai
Boucheron opens first flagship in China’s Shanghai
It is the brand’s third flagship worldwide.
3 days ago
Central Retail unifies food businesses under new CEO
Central Retail unifies food businesses under new CEO
Stephane Coum has been appointed as the CEO.
3 days ago
Grab to acquire Delivery Hero's Foodpanda Taiwan in $600m deal
Grab to acquire Delivery Hero's Foodpanda Taiwan in $600m deal
Taiwan marks Grab’s first market outside Southeast Asia.
3 days ago
Rapid quick commerce expansion lifts Alibaba sales amidst net income decline
Rapid quick commerce expansion lifts Alibaba sales amidst net income decline
Net income for the quarter was $2,235m.
3 days ago
Amazon AU bets $750m on robotics to supercharge local delivery
Amazon AU bets $750m on robotics to supercharge local delivery
The robotics centre will process over 125 million packages annually at full capacity.
4 days ago
Metro and Samsung partner to upgrade Paragon store
Metro and Samsung partner to upgrade Paragon store
Twelve large-format Samsung digital displays installed across three floors.
L’Oréal targets Filipino consumers through digital strategy
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L’Oréal targets Filipino consumers through digital strategy
Digital habits push personalised marketing in the Philippines.
Department of Trade and Industry targets retail skill gaps
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Department of Trade and Industry targets retail skill gaps
Framework and GS1 standards aim to modernise the sector.
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How can footwear and apparel brands fix inventory mismatches?
Global stockouts and overstocks cost retailers about $1.8t each year.
How can duty-free win back shoppers?
Travel retail sales are 13% below pre-pandemic levels despite a surge in air passengers.
How will delivery fees change in a Grab–Foodpanda duopoly?
Deliveroo struggled to compete in a market driven by scale.
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MINISO turns fandom into repeat revenue driver with Malaysian flagship
It is counting on character-based items and collector behaviour to drive visits.
2 days ago
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.
3 days ago
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.
CHAGEE targets prime sites to drive Asia-Pacific expansion
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Morning tea routines are a key growth opportunity.
SM Supermalls pivots to experience-led retail with $2.6b national rollout
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The group plans to open one flagship mall each year.
K-Pop signed singles, photocards turn fans into investors
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Premium items have appreciated like blue-chip collectibles.
Leaner menus seen as key after 2,431 F&B outlets shut
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Closures have reached a near 20-year high following a wave of business liquidations.
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FMCG Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Jason Sng of FairPrice Group
Jason Sng of FairPrice Xtra VivoCity shares how its partnership with LOTTE Mart has elevated the in-store experience across FairPrice Xtra outlets.
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1. Central Retail Vietnam revamps supply chain to cut empty shelves 2. Grab to acquire Delivery Hero's Foodpanda Taiwan in $600m deal 3. MINISO turns fandom into repeat revenue driver with Malaysian flagship 4. Boucheron opens first flagship in China’s Shanghai 5. Rapid quick commerce expansion lifts Alibaba sales amidst net income declineAwards
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FMCG Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Jason Sng of FairPrice Group
Jason Sng of FairPrice Xtra VivoCity shares how its partnership with LOTTE Mart has elevated the in-store experience across FairPrice Xtra outlets.
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