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Singapore’s Paragon Mall set for $3.9b acquisition by CapitaLand
Singapore’s Paragon Mall set for $3.9b acquisition by CapitaLand
The deal is expected to be 2.1% DPU accretive for CICT.
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Indian consumers amongst most optimistic in Asia as 75% expect higher income
Indian consumers amongst most optimistic in Asia as 75% expect higher income
Around 73% of consumers plan to increase spending on groceries.
23 hours ago
Singapore retail weakens as costs rise and demand falls in Q1
Singapore retail weakens as costs rise and demand falls in Q1
A softer economic and employment outlook continues to dampen retail demand.
23 hours ago
Strong Vietnam demand boosts Jollibee’s global performance in 2025
Strong Vietnam demand boosts Jollibee’s global performance in 2025
The coffee and tea segment also delivered standout performance.
23 hours ago
KK Mart eyes Bursa main market listing with proposed 840 million-share IPO
KK Mart eyes Bursa main market listing with proposed 840 million-share IPO
It includes 630 million existing shares and 210 million new shares.
23 hours ago
Retailers shift to standalone stores as Vietnam CBD space tightens
Retailers shift to standalone stores as Vietnam CBD space tightens
Malls are adding entertainment and multi-brand concepts.
23 hours ago
Kering acquires minority stake in ICICLE owner ICCF
Kering acquires minority stake in ICICLE owner ICCF
The deal is part of Kering’s new “House of Wonders” initiative.
23 hours ago
New UNIQLO hub strengthens distribution network across the Philippines
New UNIQLO hub strengthens distribution network across the Philippines
It is the brand’s largest logistics hub in Southeast Asia.
1 day ago
China retail shifts to omnichannel as store expansion moderates in lower-tier cities
China retail shifts to omnichannel as store expansion moderates in lower-tier cities
Leasing sentiment is improving in tier I cities.
1 day ago
Beijing retail outlook 2026 hinges on consumer confidence recovery
Beijing retail outlook 2026 hinges on consumer confidence recovery
Retail recovery remains linked to broader economic conditions.
2 days ago
Starbucks launches ChatGPT integration to personalise drink discovery
Starbucks launches ChatGPT integration to personalise drink discovery
Photos can be used to help personalise drink choices.
2 days ago
Selective retail transactions favour prime high street locations in Seoul
Selective retail transactions favour prime high street locations in Seoul
Tourism recovery is driving foot traffic and supporting key retail corridors.
2 days ago
Golden Goose opens largest APAC flagship in Beijing with Venetian concept
Golden Goose opens largest APAC flagship in Beijing with Venetian concept
Features include co-creation area, bespoke sneakers, tailoring, and VIP lounge.
2 days ago
Russell Street retail rents diverge, leasing splits in March
Russell Street retail rents diverge, leasing splits in March
New, renewed, and pre-committed leases show both rental increases and declines.
2 days ago
JD Kai Bo links loyalty and shopping to HKChat AI
JD Kai Bo links loyalty and shopping to HKChat AI
Retail interaction moves into a conversational AI layer inside the shopping ecosystem.
3 days ago
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How can beverage groups stay relevant as consumer habits fracture?
Asia-Pacific growth masks widening gaps between price-led and premium demand.
How can Indian brands stay visible as AI rewires consumer choice?
Over 80% of consumers use AI for shopping, testing how brands surface online.
How can Chinese consumer brands reset global expansion playbooks?
Overseas markets are becoming key to growth rather than peripheral add-ons.
How are Australian retailers responding to ultra‑cheap marketplaces?
Weaker players are being forced to change operating models, or risk further declines.
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Easing rents lure retailers back to Hong Kong streets
Ground-floor shops offer higher visibility for food and daily-need retail.
2 days ago
Probability disclosures unlikely to dent blind-box demand in Singapore
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They could reassure rather than deter core buyers.
6 days ago
Deliveroo exit triggers food delivery duopoly in Singapore
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Consolidation may lift fees and commissions as Grab and Foodpanda dominate.
Asia‑Pacific airports rework strategies to lift retail sales
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They are changing tenant mix and checkout systems to capture higher‑yield spending.
Global brands accept high costs as gateway strategy squeezes local shops
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International operators arrive with established digital marketing capabilities and supply chains.
MINISO turns fandom into repeat revenue driver with Malaysian flagship
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It is counting on character-based items and collector behaviour to drive visits.
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.
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FMCG Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Rachel Carrasco of BAKEN
Rachel Carrasco, Founder and CEO of BAKEN, highlights how its Real Bacon Crisps have elevated Filipino snacks to global standards.
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FMCG Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Rachel Carrasco of BAKEN
Rachel Carrasco, Founder and CEO of BAKEN, highlights how its Real Bacon Crisps have elevated Filipino snacks to global standards.
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