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MINISO marks 10 years in Vietnam with new ‘Friends’ retail concept
MINISO marks 10 years in Vietnam with new ‘Friends’ retail concept
The outlet has been redesigned to focus on character-based merchandising.
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Vietnam’s WinCommerce expands store network amidst turnaround to profit
Vietnam’s WinCommerce expands store network amidst turnaround to profit
It plans to expand to about 6100 stores by end-2026.
1 day ago
TikTok Shop strengthens IP protection efforts in digital commerce bootcamp
TikTok Shop strengthens IP protection efforts in digital commerce bootcamp
Over 40 million listings were blocked for IP violations in 2025.
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Matcha shortage spurs calls for stricter rules as counterfeits rise
Matcha shortage spurs calls for stricter rules as counterfeits rise
Clear origin labels and tougher import checks help curb risks.
1 day ago
Olive Young adopts Gemini Enterprise across operations in AI push
Olive Young adopts Gemini Enterprise across operations in AI push
It will also be used to monitor product displays and inventory in real time.
1 day ago
Asia consumption nears $7t as strategies split
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Asia consumption nears $7t as strategies split
Diverging consumer behaviour across markets forces firms to rethink regional playbooks.
1 day ago
Nestlé confirms sale of Blue Bottle Coffee to Centurium Capital
Nestlé confirms sale of Blue Bottle Coffee to Centurium Capital
The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026.
1 day ago
Hermès blends mythology and craftsmanship in HK's Elements mall reopening
Hermès blends mythology and craftsmanship in HK's Elements mall reopening
Store design is inspired by mythical creatures and the five elements.
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CJ Olive Young to launch ‘Olive Point’ loyalty system in May
CJ Olive Young to launch ‘Olive Point’ loyalty system in May
Points can be used like cash across its online and offline stores.
2 days ago
Zalora partners with PGMall to expand reach in Malaysia
Zalora partners with PGMall to expand reach in Malaysia
Selected fashion collections will now be available on PGMall.
2 days ago
Miniso CEO signals confidence with planned $6.4m share purchase
Miniso CEO signals confidence with planned $6.4m share purchase
It will include ADSs and/or Hong Kong-listed ordinary shares.
2 days ago
EssilorLuxottica expands manufacturing capabilities with Faro deal
EssilorLuxottica expands manufacturing capabilities with Faro deal
Faro offers integrated hardware and software solutions.
2 days ago
Hermès unveils city-inspired retail concept at Taipei SOGO Fuxing
Hermès unveils city-inspired retail concept at Taipei SOGO Fuxing
Store design inspired by Taipei’s architecture, light, and urban energy
2 days ago
Luckin Coffee opens 55,000-ton capacity smart roasting center in Qingdao
Luckin Coffee opens 55,000-ton capacity smart roasting center in Qingdao
It features the world’s largest single coffee roaster.
5 days ago
FairPrice Group to expand AI-powered retail innovations across stores by 2026
FairPrice Group to expand AI-powered retail innovations across stores by 2026
This includes smart carts, digital price tags, and AI staff app.
6 days ago
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TikTok and Douyin are becoming key discovery channels.
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Asia-Pacific growth masks widening gaps between price-led and premium demand.
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Over 80% of consumers use AI for shopping, testing how brands surface online.
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Overseas markets are becoming key to growth rather than peripheral add-ons.
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Easing rents lure retailers back to Hong Kong streets
Ground-floor shops offer higher visibility for food and daily-need retail.
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KPMG’s Cath Jowett: Asian retailers must decisively shift to capability-driven workforce strategy
She mentioned that retailers should prioritise digital and customer experience capabilities as automation and omnichannel retail grow.



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