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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.
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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.
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AI commoditisation narrows retail competitive advantage
AI commoditisation narrows retail competitive advantage
Adoption is standardising retail capabilities and narrowing competitive gaps.
2 hours 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.
4 hours 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.
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Dan+Dan transforms beauty waste into customer loyalty engine
Dan+Dan transforms beauty waste into customer loyalty engine
The programme allows customers to return empty packaging for discounts.
4 hours ago
Indonesian retailers push for unified omnichannel systems as consumer expectations rise
Indonesian retailers push for unified omnichannel systems as consumer expectations rise
Social commerce is also growing rapidly in the country.
6 hours ago
AI and unified data support Indonesia’s digital growth amidst rising volatility
AI and unified data support Indonesia’s digital growth amidst rising volatility
Economic uncertainty and supply chain risks are increasing business pressure.
6 hours ago
Urban consumers are reshaping Indonesia’s retail market
Urban consumers are reshaping Indonesia’s retail market
77% of Indonesians still want to see products in person — even as online shopping keeps accelerating
7 hours ago
Luxury retail rental growth slows globally as market turns selective
Luxury retail rental growth slows globally as market turns selective
Singapore leads regionally at 2% growth.
7 hours ago
JD Cross-Border partners with Müller to expand European goods in China
JD Cross-Border partners with Müller to expand European goods in China
Product focus includes European beauty, personal care, and selected luggage items.
7 hours ago
APAC drives online grocery’s trillion-dollar growth path
APAC drives online grocery’s trillion-dollar growth path
Traffic congestion and long working hours push consumers toward delivery platforms.
1 day ago
Huawei-Siam Piwat deal targets 200 million wearable users
Huawei-Siam Piwat deal targets 200 million wearable users
Key features include one-tap membership registration, amongst others.
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Hongkong Land expands Shanghai flagship with Westbund Central Phase Two
Hongkong Land expands Shanghai flagship with Westbund Central Phase Two
New tenants include more than 600 international retail and lifestyle brands.
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Perth shopping centres see rising rents amidst 1.8% vacancy rate
Perth shopping centres see rising rents amidst 1.8% vacancy rate
CBD enters “Rents Rising” phase whilst regional centres maintain constrained availability.
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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.
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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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