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Birkenstock launches largest in-mall store in India
Birkenstock launches largest in-mall store in India
Sixty-three brand stores now operating across India.
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Sa Sa's annual profit more than doubles on stronger sales, lower costs
Sa Sa's annual profit more than doubles on stronger sales, lower costs
'Trendy' product launches boosted sales despite margin pressure.
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Australian retail spending up 5.8% in May amidst cost-of-living pressures
Australian retail spending up 5.8% in May amidst cost-of-living pressures
All retail categories recorded annual sales growth.
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Temu partners with Korea's IP protection agency to fight counterfeits
Temu partners with Korea's IP protection agency to fight counterfeits
Temu will speed up enforcement against IP violations.
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TikTok Shop GMV surges 80% in 6.6 Birthday Mega Sale
TikTok Shop GMV surges 80% in 6.6 Birthday Mega Sale
It featured free shipping with no order limits and no minimum spend.
1 day ago
AS Watson ramps up AI push with 31 strategic partners
AS Watson ramps up AI push with 31 strategic partners
It will concentrate on six priority areas.
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Calvin Klein expands SK footprint with new Seoul store
Calvin Klein expands SK footprint with new Seoul store
The three-storey store is located in Seongdong-gu.
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Miu Miu rolls out global retail concept at Hong Kong location
Miu Miu rolls out global retail concept at Hong Kong location
It spans approximately 161 square metres.
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Asia watch claims jump 21% as theft rises
Asia watch claims jump 21% as theft rises
The global average increase was lower at 17% over the past three years.
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South Korea's smartphone sales dip despite stable demand
South Korea's smartphone sales dip despite stable demand
Premium segment captured 73.2% market share.
6 days ago
AS Watson brand lab backs early-stage brands with regional scaling
AS Watson brand lab backs early-stage brands with regional scaling
It leverages the company’s over 180 million loyalty members.
Health-conscious trends seen driving Asia-Pacific bakery growth through 2030
Health-conscious trends seen driving Asia-Pacific bakery growth through 2030
Impulse formats in packaged bakery are forecast to grow faster than routine bakery.
L’Oréal boosts India push with Innovist acquisition
L’Oréal boosts India push with Innovist acquisition
Founders will remain involved as minority shareholders and continue operations.
Australians expected to spend $10.7b in end-of-financial-year sales
Australians expected to spend $10.7b in end-of-financial-year sales
Spending growth is expected to slow to 1.9% well below inflation.
AI agents push APAC retailers into machine search
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AI agents push APAC retailers into machine search
Brands risk weaker visibility as automated shopping systems increasingly influence product discovery pricing and purchasing decisions.
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How can retailers tell if loyalty programmes work?
Research suggests sales gains alone can give a misleading picture.
How can luxury brands compete as AI bots rise?
AI agents could influence up to $5t in consumer goods sales by 2030.
How is TikTok reshaping beauty sales in the Asia-Pacific region?
Faster trend cycles and algorithm-driven discovery are shifting demand online.
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Indian retailers go hyperlocal as citywide expansion loses ground
They use micro-market data to rethink where stores open.
Siam Piwat embeds green rules across Bangkok mall tenants
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Post-pandemic demand is driving a shift toward more responsible consumption.
E-commerce
Beauty brands rethink sales as TikTok, Douyin power livestream shopping
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Douyin overtook Tmall in China beauty e-commerce sales in 2025.
Nando’s leans on design edge to win drive-thru site race
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The chain targets premium locations beyond traditional QSR clusters.
Pet-friendly dining may lift core Hong Kong mall traffic
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Weekend spending is expected to benefit central districts over suburban malls.
Asian retailers turn POS systems into real-time marketing tools
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QR payments and digital wallets push checkout systems beyond transactions.
Hidden cyber risks emerge as Asia retailers handle peak shopping demand
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Bot activity, account takeover attempts, and payment abuse become harder to detect.
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Inside Food Republic’s win at the Retail Asia Awards 2026
Andy Kiu, General Manager at Food Republic, shares how the company’s FRITE incubator programme supports the next generation of hawkers.
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Inside Food Republic’s win at the Retail Asia Awards 2026
Andy Kiu, General Manager at Food Republic, shares how the company’s FRITE incubator programme supports the next generation of hawkers.
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How EV buyers in Asia are rewriting consumer trust and retail competition
If the AI agent doesn't know your brand, neither does your next customer