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JD.com accelerates Hong Kong expansion with first JD MALL
JD.com accelerates Hong Kong expansion with first JD MALL
Plans to open up to eight more stores in the region within three years.
17 hours ago
Laneige opens first global flagship in Seoul with AI-powered beauty services
Laneige opens first global flagship in Seoul with AI-powered beauty services
Includes AI-based skin analysis for personalised skincare formulation.
17 hours ago
Singapore retail sales up 5.4% in April as consumer spending momentum picks up
Singapore retail sales up 5.4% in April as consumer spending momentum picks up
Total retail sales for April were estimated at $4.3b.
17 hours ago
Rakuten and FamilyMart expand loyalty program with points boost incentive
Rakuten and FamilyMart expand loyalty program with points boost incentive
First-ever SPU integration of a non-Rakuten Group company.
17 hours ago
Jollibee lands at Hong Kong International Airport as it expands global footprint
Jollibee lands at Hong Kong International Airport as it expands global footprint
Operates 24 hours daily.
3 days ago
Macau boutique gets experiential upgrade with Cartier’s open salon and bar debut
Macau boutique gets experiential upgrade with Cartier’s open salon and bar debut
Includes two private VIP salons for exclusive appointments and private experiences.
4 days ago
52TOYS targets global travelers with Hong Kong International Airport store opening
52TOYS targets global travelers with Hong Kong International Airport store opening
Product mix includes IP collectibles, travel essentials, and airport-exclusive items.
4 days ago
Skechers taps Brandman Retail to strengthen e-commerce presence in India
Skechers taps Brandman Retail to strengthen e-commerce presence in India
Covers platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Ajio, Tata CLiQ, and Nykaa Fashion.
4 days ago
Bulla tops Peters in Australia’s ice cream market share
Bulla tops Peters in Australia’s ice cream market share
Connoisseur and Streets lost funnel strength.
5 days ago
Google launches AI-powered virtual try-on feature in Singapore
Google launches AI-powered virtual try-on feature in Singapore
The feature works with a single uploaded photo.
5 days ago
UNIQLO opens its largest South Korea store in Myeongdong
UNIQLO opens its largest South Korea store in Myeongdong
The store spans about 3,200 sqm across three floors.
6 days ago
IKEA opens first small-format store in eastern Beijing
IKEA opens first small-format store in eastern Beijing
The 1,500-square-meter outlet is in Wangfujing WellTown mall in Tongzhou District.
6 days ago
AI outputs risk recycling retail ideas
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AI outputs risk recycling retail ideas
Richard Tanadi says leaders should keep humans in charge of pricing and product strategy.
Price wars force Thai brands into channel integration
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Price wars force Thai brands into channel integration
Priceza says fragmented journeys make single-channel e-commerce unsustainable.
F&B brands abandon mass-market advertising
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F&B brands abandon mass-market advertising
Programmatic ad buying is pushing brands toward data led targeting.
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Spending shifts toward experiences as brands rethink pricing and customer engagement.
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Pet-friendly dining may lift core Hong Kong mall traffic
Weekend spending is expected to benefit central districts over suburban malls.
23 hours ago
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.
Domino’s India cafe experiment to lure customers during off-peak hours
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Its biggest challenge is making coffee a habitual purchase at a pizza chain.
Uniqlo unveils cooling pop-up as Singapore hits record heat stress
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Visitors experience fabric functions directly through hands-on displays.
Singapore retailers shift from points to real-time loyalty models
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They use personalisation and behaviour tracking to drive engagement.
Easing rents lure retailers back to Hong Kong streets
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Ground-floor shops offer higher visibility for food and daily-need retail.
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