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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.
3 hours ago
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.
3 days ago
High streets capture 63% of Chennai retail leasing in Q4 amidst mall squeeze
High streets capture 63% of Chennai retail leasing in Q4 amidst mall squeeze
Fashion and apparel retailers are amongst that led the leasing activity.
3 days ago
Skincare-meets-makeup trend drives hybrid beauty shift, says GlobalData
Skincare-meets-makeup trend drives hybrid beauty shift, says GlobalData
The shift is driven by ingredient-conscious consumers and routine fatigue.
4 days ago
APAC leads global foodservice with 40% share in 2025 sales
APAC leads global foodservice with 40% share in 2025 sales
China, India, and the Philippines continued to post strong growth.
4 days ago
K11 MUSEA sees tourist spending surge; luxury sales nearly double
K11 MUSEA sees tourist spending surge; luxury sales nearly double
The luxury mall logged a sharp spending differential between visitors and premium brands.
4 days ago
The Mall Group eyes experience-led retail with CRM and AI focus
The Mall Group eyes experience-led retail with CRM and AI focus
The strategy focuses on increasing customer dwell time.
4 days ago
MR D.I.Y. launches ‘Harga Tetap Sama’ initiative as inflation pressures households
MR D.I.Y. launches ‘Harga Tetap Sama’ initiative as inflation pressures households
Covers essentials like batteries, garbage bags, food, beverages, and stationery.
5 days ago
Online shopping boosts South Korea retail sales by 5.6% in March
Online shopping boosts South Korea retail sales by 5.6% in March
Department stores recorded the strongest performance.
5 days ago
Siam Piwat launches NEXTOPIA sustainability-focused retail concept space
Siam Piwat launches NEXTOPIA sustainability-focused retail concept space
It spans about 15,000 square meters inside Siam Paragon in Bangkok.
5 days ago
Singapore retail sales up 4.8% in March
Singapore retail sales up 4.8% in March
Total retail sales reached $4.7b, whilst online sales made up 15.7% of the total.
5 days ago
IKEA opens small-format store in Eastern Beijing as part of global expansion
IKEA opens small-format store in Eastern Beijing as part of global expansion
This marks IKEA’s fifth store in Beijing.
6 days ago
Balenciaga elevates Hong Kong flagship with first VIC private appointment area
Balenciaga elevates Hong Kong flagship with first VIC private appointment area
It draws inspiration from Balenciaga’s Paris Couture Store fitting room.
6 days ago
Lacoste unveils refreshed visual identity rooted in heritage and modern design
Lacoste unveils refreshed visual identity rooted in heritage and modern design
The update places strong emphasis on typography.
6 days ago
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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
![Easing rents lure retailers back to Hong Kong streets]()
Ground-floor shops offer higher visibility for food and daily-need retail.
Probability disclosures unlikely to dent blind-box demand in Singapore
![Probability disclosures unlikely to dent blind-box demand in Singapore]()
They could reassure rather than deter core buyers.
Deliveroo exit triggers food delivery duopoly in Singapore
![Deliveroo exit triggers food delivery duopoly in Singapore]()
Consolidation may lift fees and commissions as Grab and Foodpanda dominate.
Asia‑Pacific airports rework strategies to lift retail sales
![Asia‑Pacific airports rework strategies to lift retail sales]()
They are changing tenant mix and checkout systems to capture higher‑yield spending.
Global brands accept high costs as gateway strategy squeezes local shops
![Global brands accept high costs as gateway strategy squeezes local shops]()
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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