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Hi Marian, I'm pleased to inform you that the interview with Mintel and WGSN has been published: Dermocosmetics surge as skincare gets scientific
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Hi Marian, I'm pleased to inform you that the interview with Mintel and WGSN has been published: Dermocosmetics surge as skincare gets scientific
Innovation and education are redefining the dermocosmetics landscape.
12 hours ago
MINISO Land opens first flagship store in Australia
MINISO Land opens first flagship store in Australia
MINISO Land Sydney offers 7,000 SKUs with 70% of products being IP collaborations.
16 hours ago
Singapore consumers show rising openness to agentic AI shopping
Singapore consumers show rising openness to agentic AI shopping
By 2030, consumers expect about 10% of their online purchases to be made through AI agents.
23 hours ago
Asia Pacific set to become the world’s largest engine of consumer demand
Asia Pacific set to become the world’s largest engine of consumer demand
Bain and NIQ say companies need to re-prioritise markets and redefine consumer value beyond price.
23 hours ago
Global fashion executives expect tougher 2026 as growth stays muted
Global fashion executives expect tougher 2026 as growth stays muted
Brands are expected to build GEO capabilities to optimise for generative engines and prepare for agentic commerce.
2 days ago
Only 16% of online shoppers in Asia use AI to make buying decisions: report
Only 16% of online shoppers in Asia use AI to make buying decisions: report
66% use the tool only to search for product recommendations.
3 days ago
CJ Olive Young, Life Healthcare to retail Korean beauty products in Middle East
CJ Olive Young, Life Healthcare to retail Korean beauty products in Middle East
The cosmetics brand will distribute products in LHG’s drugstore chain.
3 days ago
Global personal luxury goods spending holds steady as currency effects weigh
Global personal luxury goods spending holds steady as currency effects weigh
Looking ahead, the firm expects solid underlying growth over the next decade as the global luxury customer base expands.
3 days ago
Shiseido targets cash flow of ¥600b by 2030
Shiseido targets cash flow of ¥600b by 2030
The cosmetics brand also aims a core operating profit margin exceeding 10%.
4 days ago
Miniso Group reaches 8,000-store milestone in September
Miniso Group reaches 8,000-store milestone in September
Its total stores stood at 8,138 as of 30 September 2025, a year-on-year increase of 718 new outlets.
4 days ago
Foodpanda adds ride hailing to pandapro
Foodpanda adds ride hailing to pandapro
Foodpanda claims users can save up to 70% on everyday services.
4 days ago
lululemon opens flagship store in Seoul
lululemon opens flagship store in Seoul
The Gangnam store is the brand’s first Korea outlet that features its design concept.
Edition opens first standalone Singapore store at Raffles City
Edition opens first standalone Singapore store at Raffles City
The boutique coincides with the launch of its Winter 2025 collection.
L’Oreal takes minority stake in Chinese skincare brand Lan
L’Oreal takes minority stake in Chinese skincare brand Lan
The investment follows the group’s purchase of a 6.67% stake in Chando for $62m.
Watsons opens new beauty and wellness store at Bugis Junction
Watsons opens new beauty and wellness store at Bugis Junction
The 3,700-square-foot store targets the youth by featuring immersive zones.
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Indonesian malls prioritise upgrades over expansion
The shift mirrors Thailand’s focus on leisure and Japan’s emphasis on efficiency.
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CDO Foodsphere’s Highlands and San Marino earn awards at FMCG Asia Awards 2025
The brands achieved top recognition for campaigns that strengthened leadership in premium canned goods.



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