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Australian retailers cut jobs as fuel and supply chain costs surge
Australian retailers cut jobs as fuel and supply chain costs surge
Businesses are warning of possible closures.
16 hours ago
Retail trade sales in Taiwan climbs to $11.96b in February
Retail trade sales in Taiwan climbs to $11.96b in February
Sales in the wholesale trade reached $34.97b.
16 hours ago
Gap launches in Australia with Fashionata partnership
Gap launches in Australia with Fashionata partnership
The brand will be available in select Myer stores.
16 hours ago
Lunar New Year boost pushes South Korea’s offline sales up 14.1%
Lunar New Year boost pushes South Korea’s offline sales up 14.1%
Hypermarkets and department stores led growth.
16 hours ago
CDFI and ANTA sign deal to expand retail across Asia
CDFI and ANTA sign deal to expand retail across Asia
The partnership will focus on key Belt and Road markets.
3 days ago
Franchise push drives Bata India past 700 stores across country
Franchise push drives Bata India past 700 stores across country
It plans to double the pace of new store openings.
3 days ago
Luxury brands turn to AI to boost sales and customer engagement
Luxury brands turn to AI to boost sales and customer engagement
They target the ultra-wealthy and aspirational middle-class consumers.
3 days ago
PDD profit sinks 12% in 2025 despite strong revenue
PDD profit sinks 12% in 2025 despite strong revenue
It was dragged by a significant surge in operating expenses and cost of revenues.
4 days ago
Travel rebound propels luggage market to $183b
Travel rebound propels luggage market to $183b
Asia-Pacific dominated the market in 2025.
4 days ago
Premium fashion, seasonal collections boost designer apparel sales
Premium fashion, seasonal collections boost designer apparel sales
E-commerce platforms are also further boosting accessibility.
4 days ago
Robinsons Retail phases out South Korea’s No Brand as sales remains minimal
Robinsons Retail phases out South Korea’s No Brand as sales remains minimal
It accounts for only around 0.2% of annual net sales.
4 days ago
Boucheron opens first flagship in China’s Shanghai
Boucheron opens first flagship in China’s Shanghai
It is the brand’s third flagship worldwide.
6 days ago
Central Retail unifies food businesses under new CEO
Central Retail unifies food businesses under new CEO
Stephane Coum has been appointed as the CEO.
6 days ago
Grab to acquire Delivery Hero's Foodpanda Taiwan in $600m deal
Grab to acquire Delivery Hero's Foodpanda Taiwan in $600m deal
Taiwan marks Grab’s first market outside Southeast Asia.
6 days ago
Rapid quick commerce expansion lifts Alibaba sales amidst net income decline
Rapid quick commerce expansion lifts Alibaba sales amidst net income decline
Net income for the quarter was $2,235m.
6 days ago
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How are Australian retailers responding to ultra‑cheap marketplaces?
Weaker players are being forced to change operating models, or risk further declines.
How can footwear and apparel brands fix inventory mismatches?
Global stockouts and overstocks cost retailers about $1.8t each year.
How can duty-free win back shoppers?
Travel retail sales are 13% below pre-pandemic levels despite a surge in air passengers.
How will delivery fees change in a Grab–Foodpanda duopoly?
Deliveroo struggled to compete in a market driven by scale.
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MINISO turns fandom into repeat revenue driver with Malaysian flagship
It is counting on character-based items and collector behaviour to drive visits.
6 days ago
Central Retail Vietnam revamps supply chain to cut empty shelves
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Products must reach shelves consistently, on time, and at the right quality.
6 days ago
Merchandisers turn to trendspotting as AI runs numbers
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Humans now set rules and guide AI to protect brand value and pricing.
CHAGEE targets prime sites to drive Asia-Pacific expansion
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Morning tea routines are a key growth opportunity.
SM Supermalls pivots to experience-led retail with $2.6b national rollout
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The group plans to open one flagship mall each year.
K-Pop signed singles, photocards turn fans into investors
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Premium items have appreciated like blue-chip collectibles.
Leaner menus seen as key after 2,431 F&B outlets shut
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Closures have reached a near 20-year high following a wave of business liquidations.
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FMCG Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Jason Sng of FairPrice Group
Jason Sng of FairPrice Xtra VivoCity shares how its partnership with LOTTE Mart has elevated the in-store experience across FairPrice Xtra outlets.
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FMCG Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Jason Sng of FairPrice Group
Jason Sng of FairPrice Xtra VivoCity shares how its partnership with LOTTE Mart has elevated the in-store experience across FairPrice Xtra outlets.
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