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Australian consumer sentiment slips on weaker financial, economic outlook
Australian consumer sentiment slips on weaker financial, economic outlook
Household finances remained under pressure.
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Philippines’ Robinsons Retail nears PSE exit after Gokongwei buyout
Philippines’ Robinsons Retail nears PSE exit after Gokongwei buyout
Tender offer clears the 95% delisting threshold.
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Meta and Shopee launch Instagram affiliate partnerships
Meta and Shopee launch Instagram affiliate partnerships
Now live across Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Brazil.
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DFI Retail reshuffles senior leadership effective 1 August
DFI Retail reshuffles senior leadership effective 1 August
New leaders were named for IKEA, Food, and Health & Beauty businesses.
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Nearly all Hong Kong shoppers quietly punish brands over broken trust
Nearly all Hong Kong shoppers quietly punish brands over broken trust
Recovery is possible, but may require more than just an apology.
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Adidas unveils experiential retail concept in Seoul
Adidas unveils experiential retail concept in Seoul
Features "Made for You" customisation zone.
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Singapore retail sales growth slows to 3 % in May
Singapore retail sales growth slows to 3 % in May
Online retail share rises to 15.1% of total sales.
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South Korea's major retailers' sales climb 9% on strong offline, online demand
South Korea's major retailers' sales climb 9% on strong offline, online demand
Offline sales rose 9.3%, whilst online sales increased 8.8%.
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Timex Group takes full ownership of Daniel Wellington
Timex Group takes full ownership of Daniel Wellington
Follows initial 25% investment in 2023.
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Hong Kong retail sales up 7.9% in May as online spending soars
Hong Kong retail sales up 7.9% in May as online spending soars
Online sales jumped 33.1%, making up 10.1% of total retail sales.
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Watsons Opens Heritage Concept Store in Hong Kong
Watsons Opens Heritage Concept Store in Hong Kong
Features nostalgic photo spots and interactive experiences.
5 days ago
Balmain deploys PLM system to streamline product lifecycle operations
Balmain deploys PLM system to streamline product lifecycle operations
Ready-to-wear operations went live in about seven months
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Birkenstock launches largest in-mall store in India
Birkenstock launches largest in-mall store in India
Sixty-three brand stores now operating across India.
Sa Sa's annual profit more than doubles on stronger sales, lower costs
Sa Sa's annual profit more than doubles on stronger sales, lower costs
'Trendy' product launches boosted sales despite margin pressure.
Australian retail spending up 5.8% in May amidst cost-of-living pressures
Australian retail spending up 5.8% in May amidst cost-of-living pressures
All retail categories recorded annual sales growth.
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How is AI changing online shopping in China and the West?
China integrates AI into purchases as Western shoppers use it for discovery.
How can retailers tell if loyalty programmes work?
Research suggests sales gains alone can give a misleading picture.
How can luxury brands compete as AI bots rise?
AI agents could influence up to $5t in consumer goods sales by 2030.
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MINISO pushes deeper into creator economy with Shanghai gallery
The retailer plans expansions to Hong Kong, Beijing, Tokyo, Paris, and New York.
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Indian retailers go hyperlocal as citywide expansion loses ground
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They use micro-market data to rethink where stores open.
Siam Piwat embeds green rules across Bangkok mall tenants
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Post-pandemic demand is driving a shift toward more responsible consumption.
E-commerce
Beauty brands rethink sales as TikTok, Douyin power livestream shopping
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Douyin overtook Tmall in China beauty e-commerce sales in 2025.
Nando’s leans on design edge to win drive-thru site race
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The chain targets premium locations beyond traditional QSR clusters.
Pet-friendly dining may lift core Hong Kong mall traffic
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Weekend spending is expected to benefit central districts over suburban malls.
Asian retailers turn POS systems into real-time marketing tools
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QR payments and digital wallets push checkout systems beyond transactions.
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Inside BIRKENSTOCK South East Asia Pte Ltd’s win at the Retail Asia Awards 2026
Evelyn Chua, MD at BIRKENSTOCK South East Asia Pte Ltd, highlights customers spending more time in-store after its shift to experiential retail.
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1. Singapore consumers 'quietly' abandon brands after losing trust 2. MINISO pushes deeper into creator economy with Shanghai gallery 3. Why APAC digital leaders must overhaul content amidst fractured consumer discovery 4. Watsons Opens Heritage Concept Store in Hong Kong 5. Hong Kong retail sales up 7.9% in May as online spending soarsAwards
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Inside BIRKENSTOCK South East Asia Pte Ltd’s win at the Retail Asia Awards 2026
Evelyn Chua, MD at BIRKENSTOCK South East Asia Pte Ltd, highlights customers spending more time in-store after its shift to experiential retail.
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Why APAC digital leaders must overhaul content amidst fractured consumer discovery
How EV buyers in Asia are rewriting consumer trust and retail competition
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