Retail Asia
Top News
Sephora targets 80 million shoppers with Olive Young K‑Beauty deal
Sephora targets 80 million shoppers with Olive Young K‑Beauty deal
Customers get Olive Young –curated zones in stores and online.
12 hours ago
CarousellMOBILE opens first store to boost trust in secondhand tech
CarousellMOBILE opens first store to boost trust in secondhand tech
Buyers can test and inspect devices in-store.
12 hours ago
Duty-free sector expands as China targets inbound spending
Duty-free sector expands as China targets inbound spending
Locations include airports, seaports and land border crossings.
12 hours ago
LVMH's DFS exits Greater China retail amidst CTG Duty-Free takeover
LVMH's DFS exits Greater China retail amidst CTG Duty-Free takeover
The deal includes retail stores and brand intellectual property.
1 day ago
Foodpanda Singapore launches XL stores as basket sizes increase
Foodpanda Singapore launches XL stores as basket sizes increase
These stores carry a 30% larger inventory than standard outlets.
1 day ago
Clean beauty market set to soar to $23.7b as demand for safer products rises
Clean beauty market set to soar to $23.7b as demand for safer products rises
Retailers now serve as educators, curators, and trust-builders.
1 day ago
Personal care spending outpaces apparel as skincare-infused garments gain ground
Personal care spending outpaces apparel as skincare-infused garments gain ground
Fitch sees growth gap driving wearable wellness push in 2026.
1 day ago
Hermès consolidates 16 métiers in 3-storey Hanoi flagship
Hermès consolidates 16 métiers in 3-storey Hanoi flagship
The store showcases all of Hermès’ craft and product lines.
2 days ago
KKV opens 2nd flagship as Tet competition in Vietnam intensifies
KKV opens 2nd flagship as Tet competition in Vietnam intensifies
The retailer will release 5,000 items for the local holiday season.
3 days ago
Tiffany & Co. unveils 'bone cuff'-inspired flagship in Beijing
Tiffany & Co. unveils 'bone cuff'-inspired flagship in Beijing
Four-storey glass fins define the flagship designed by MVRDV
6 days ago
Alibaba targets 100 million users with new Qwen AI features
Alibaba targets 100 million users with new Qwen AI features
Integration brings shopping into main AI platform.
6 days ago
AS Watson commits $490m to 1,000-store 2026 rollout
AS Watson commits $490m to 1,000-store 2026 rollout
Expansion accompanies anniversary milestone.
6 days ago
Gen Zs in China retreat from Q4 splurging amidst spending slump
Gen Zs in China retreat from Q4 splurging amidst spending slump
Gen Z splurging slid by 14 points as country’s consumers tighten budgets.
Japan sentiment rises 16% but splurge intent still limited
Japan sentiment rises 16% but splurge intent still limited
Only 30% plan discretionary spending, McKinsey data shows.
Woolworths adopts Google Gemini CX to upgrade digital shopping
Woolworths adopts Google Gemini CX to upgrade digital shopping
The supermarket chain joins the first wave of Australian Gemini CX users.
Partner Content
Exclusives
Fashion
H&M bets on Philippines as $15.8b 'fashion hungry' outlier
President Saed El-Achkar cites a globally rare demographic average age of 27.
3 days ago
Event News
FMCG Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Angela Kuo of DIAGEO Taiwan
Angela Kuo of DIAGEO Taiwan highlights how the Johnnie Walker Blonde launch made whisky more approachable for younger consumers.



Commentary
All that glitters: Is luxury losing its shine, or finding a new one in Asia?