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Digital adoption, UPI payments fuel India’s e-commerce expansion
Digital adoption, UPI payments fuel India’s e-commerce expansion
AI tools are increasingly used by retailers to personalise shopping and improve product discovery.
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Social media drives Australians’ big-ticket purchases
Social media drives Australians’ big-ticket purchases
Cars were the most common large purchase linked to social media.
3 hours ago
Smart beauty fuels disruption, seen driving transformation in beauty sector
Smart beauty fuels disruption, seen driving transformation in beauty sector
AI, AR and connected devices accelerate personalisation.
1 day ago
Discount boom, e-grocery drive change as MENA retail struggles to grow
Discount boom, e-grocery drive change as MENA retail struggles to grow
Most MENA grocery markets grew slowly or contracted in 2024, except Morocco.
1 day ago
Retailers embed AI to boost competitiveness
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First MINISO LAND in Malaysia brings over 100 IPs
First MINISO LAND in Malaysia brings over 100 IPs
The store features 15 interactive zones.
1 day ago
Golden Goose expands Japan footprint with Osaka flagship
Golden Goose expands Japan footprint with Osaka flagship
It targets the high-traffic Shinsaibashi-suji district for its latest outlet.
1 day ago
Tourism surge, specialty retail drive China’s 5.7% CNY sales growth
Tourism surge, specialty retail drive China’s 5.7% CNY sales growth
However, mass-market malls saw traffic down 3.9% YoY.
2 days ago
Central Pattana to Invest $836m in Central Phuket Expansion
Central Pattana to Invest $836m in Central Phuket Expansion
Total space will increase 40% to 500,000 square meters by 2028.
2 days ago
Reliance Consumer Products enters Australian market through Goodness Group acquisition
Reliance Consumer Products enters Australian market through Goodness Group acquisition
The acquisition expands its global health-focused beverage portfolio.
6 days ago
Thailand’s Konvy Beauty opens first Philippine flagship store
Thailand’s Konvy Beauty opens first Philippine flagship store
Offers hundreds of brands, including Thai, K-beauty, and local products.
Deliveroo parent exits Singapore and Japan as multi-month review cites conditions
Deliveroo parent exits Singapore and Japan as multi-month review cites conditions
The decision comes after a multi-month review of market conditions.
Marks & Spencer exits Philippine market after nearly 40 years
Marks & Spencer exits Philippine market after nearly 40 years
The closure reflects changing consumer trends.
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How will delivery fees change in a Grab–Foodpanda duopoly?
Deliveroo struggled to compete in a market driven by scale.
How can retailers turn AI agents into real profit drivers?
These tools let retailers adjust prices and refine promotions in near real time.
How can consumer brands win price-conscious Southeast Asian shoppers?
Price remains the top concern for most consumers.
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K-Pop signed singles, photocards turn fans into investors
Premium items have appreciated like blue-chip collectibles.
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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.
Brands ditch 20m buyers for 'Crazy Rich Asians'
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About 20 million consumers exited the personal luxury goods market last year.
FairPrice AI trolleys trigger 80% surge in shopper spend
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Its flagship store has raised the average basket size from $19.64 to $35.36.
AI enters the Philippine neighbourhood store
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Widespread use could generate up to $48b in economic value by 2030.
Asia’s shoppers ditch search bars for ChatGPT conversations
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Referral traffic from platforms like ChatGPT grew sevenfold over the past year.
Hong Kong small retailers step up investment to take on big chains
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They are getting a boost from state funding and fee cuts.
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FMCG Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Faith Chua and MJ Park of Diageo Korea
Faith Chua, Senior Brand Manager of Malts at Diageo Korea, shares how cultural relevance shapes luxury spirits in Korea.
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FMCG Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Faith Chua and MJ Park of Diageo Korea
Faith Chua, Senior Brand Manager of Malts at Diageo Korea, shares how cultural relevance shapes luxury spirits in Korea.
