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Shiseido consolidates manufacturing under Japan-based operations
Shiseido consolidates manufacturing under Japan-based operations
It will close its Hsinchu Factory in Taiwan.
6 minutes ago
JD.com taps Mastercard to expand global commerce strategy on payments, cross-border trade
JD.com taps Mastercard to expand global commerce strategy on payments, cross-border trade
The partnership includes joint work on AI-driven commerce tools and stronger fraud prevention.
7 minutes ago
Bengaluru retail leasing surges 52% in Q4 as rents rise, mall supply stalls
Bengaluru retail leasing surges 52% in Q4 as rents rise, mall supply stalls
The leasing spike pushed the city’s retail sector into tighter supply conditions.
3 hours ago
Restructuring, store upgrades boost Central Retail Corporation’s Q1 core profit
Restructuring, store upgrades boost Central Retail Corporation’s Q1 core profit
It posted a record first quarter profit.
2 days ago
Australian supermarket giant Coles ‘Down Down’ promotions misled consumers, court rules
Australian supermarket giant Coles ‘Down Down’ promotions misled consumers, court rules
The court said some prices were raised before being discounted.
3 days ago
Amorepacific reopens Seoul flagship with AI-driven beauty tech
Amorepacific reopens Seoul flagship with AI-driven beauty tech
It features AI-driven skin and scalp diagnostics.
3 days ago
Health-focused snacking trend drives freeze-dried fruit demand
Health-focused snacking trend drives freeze-dried fruit demand
Clean labels and simple ingredients strongly influence buying decisions.
3 days ago
Alibaba posts strong profit growth as AI and cloud drive momentum
Alibaba posts strong profit growth as AI and cloud drive momentum
However, operating performance weakened due to heavy investment.
3 days ago
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.
3 days 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.
3 days 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.
4 days 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.
4 days 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.
4 days 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.
4 days 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.
5 days ago
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Uniqlo unveils cooling pop-up as Singapore hits record heat stress
Visitors experience fabric functions directly through hands-on displays.
3 days ago
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.
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.
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