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Premium fashion, seasonal collections boost designer apparel sales
Premium fashion, seasonal collections boost designer apparel sales
E-commerce platforms are also further boosting accessibility.
11 hours 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.
12 hours 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.
2 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.
2 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.
2 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.
2 days ago
Amazon AU bets $750m on robotics to supercharge local delivery
Amazon AU bets $750m on robotics to supercharge local delivery
The robotics centre will process over 125 million packages annually at full capacity.
3 days ago
Metro and Samsung partner to upgrade Paragon store
Metro and Samsung partner to upgrade Paragon store
Twelve large-format Samsung digital displays installed across three floors.
L’Oréal targets Filipino consumers through digital strategy
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Department of Trade and Industry targets retail skill gaps
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Department of Trade and Industry targets retail skill gaps
Framework and GS1 standards aim to modernise the sector.
Happy Skin and BLK target value-fluid Filipino consumers
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Happy Skin and BLK target value-fluid Filipino consumers
Routine-based marketing seen as key to revenue.
Japanese consumers shrug at AI beauty, market growth falters, Mintel says
Japanese consumers shrug at AI beauty, market growth falters, Mintel says
Researchers identify a persuadable majority that values long-term results.
Rising costs and low consumer confidence damp fashion growth outlook for 2026
Rising costs and low consumer confidence damp fashion growth outlook for 2026
Emerging markets are offering growth opportunities, whilst mature markets expand slowly.
L’Oréal expands AI partnership with NVIDIA to accelerate beauty innovation
L’Oréal expands AI partnership with NVIDIA to accelerate beauty innovation
AI speeds up product development 100×.
Australian retail faces rising costs as interest rates and oil prices rise
Australian retail faces rising costs as interest rates and oil prices rise
Retailers operate on tight margins amid cautious consumer spending.
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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.
2 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.
2 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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1. Central Retail Vietnam revamps supply chain to cut empty shelves 2. Grab to acquire Delivery Hero's Foodpanda Taiwan in $600m deal 3. Boucheron opens first flagship in China’s Shanghai 4. MINISO turns fandom into repeat revenue driver with Malaysian flagship 5. Rapid quick commerce expansion lifts Alibaba sales amidst net income declineAwards
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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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