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AI commoditisation narrows retail competitive advantage
AI commoditisation narrows retail competitive advantage
Adoption is standardising retail capabilities and narrowing competitive gaps.
51 minutes ago
Indonesian retail marketers in ‘survival mode’ as AI reshapes ads, marketing
Indonesian retail marketers in ‘survival mode’ as AI reshapes ads, marketing
AI is seen as a key tool to improve media planning and creative production efficiency.
2 hours ago
Indonesian retailers refuse third-party data sales as trust remains priority
Indonesian retailers refuse third-party data sales as trust remains priority
Individual customer profiles remain strictly in-house to prevent third-party control.
2 hours ago
Dan+Dan transforms beauty waste into customer loyalty engine
Dan+Dan transforms beauty waste into customer loyalty engine
The programme allows customers to return empty packaging for discounts.
2 hours ago
Indonesian retailers push for unified omnichannel systems as consumer expectations rise
Indonesian retailers push for unified omnichannel systems as consumer expectations rise
Social commerce is also growing rapidly in the country.
4 hours ago
AI and unified data support Indonesia’s digital growth amidst rising volatility
AI and unified data support Indonesia’s digital growth amidst rising volatility
Economic uncertainty and supply chain risks are increasing business pressure.
5 hours ago
Urban consumers are reshaping Indonesia’s retail market
Urban consumers are reshaping Indonesia’s retail market
77% of Indonesians still want to see products in person — even as online shopping keeps accelerating
5 hours ago
Luxury retail rental growth slows globally as market turns selective
Luxury retail rental growth slows globally as market turns selective
Singapore leads regionally at 2% growth.
5 hours ago
JD Cross-Border partners with Müller to expand European goods in China
JD Cross-Border partners with Müller to expand European goods in China
Product focus includes European beauty, personal care, and selected luggage items.
5 hours ago
APAC drives online grocery’s trillion-dollar growth path
APAC drives online grocery’s trillion-dollar growth path
Traffic congestion and long working hours push consumers toward delivery platforms.
1 day ago
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.
1 day 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.
1 day ago
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.
4 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.
4 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.
5 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.
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Singapore retailers shift from points to real-time loyalty models
They use personalisation and behaviour tracking to drive engagement.
6 days ago
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AI commoditisation narrows retail competitive advantage
Adoption is standardising retail capabilities and narrowing competitive gaps.



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