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Singapore department stores shrink, add dining and wellness
Social media and e-commerce are raising shopper expectations.
Australians to spend record $500m on Halloween
Australians to spend record $500m on Halloween
Average spend per person expected to rise 11% to $103.
10 hours ago
MUJI to open flagship stores in Thailand, Vietnam, and France
MUJI to open flagship stores in Thailand, Vietnam, and France
It will open its largest Southeast Asian store in Bangkok.
10 hours ago
Rakuten introduces AI-powered listing support on Rakuma app
Rakuten introduces AI-powered listing support on Rakuma app
It automatically analyses images uploaded by sellers.
10 hours ago
lululemon moves China HQ to Westbund Central, Shanghai
lululemon moves China HQ to Westbund Central, Shanghai
The new office covers 8,993 square metres across five floors.
1 day ago
Lazada, POP MART renew partnership to speed up collectibles delivery in SEA
Lazada, POP MART renew partnership to speed up collectibles delivery in SEA
Orders will now be dispatched within 48 hours.
1 day ago
Male skincare routines in Australia rise 20.7% in five years
Male skincare routines in Australia rise 20.7% in five years
Those aged 35 to 49 remain the largest group of skincare users.
2 days ago
Alfamart Philippines launches franchising program for MSMEs
Alfamart Philippines launches franchising program for MSMEs
It had 2,337 stores nationwide by September 2025.
2 days ago
Ingka Investments acquires U.S. logistics tech firm Locus
Ingka Investments acquires U.S. logistics tech firm Locus
It provides AI-driven route optimisation and real-time tracking.
3 days ago
Xiaomi opens largest Singapore store at Jewel Changi Airport
Xiaomi opens largest Singapore store at Jewel Changi Airport
It plans to expand to 15 stores by end-2025.
3 days ago
Watsons rolls out JCprogram across Asia
Watsons rolls out JCprogram across Asia
The global aesthetic beauty sector is expected to grow to USD35b by 2033.
6 days ago
Chagee opens largest flagship store in Hong Kong
Chagee opens largest flagship store in Hong Kong
This marks Chagee’s seventh outlet in the region.
H&M taps young Filipinos to drive growth
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H&M taps young Filipinos to drive growth
Youth, digital habits, and fashion appetite fuel H&M’s Philippine strategy.
Spinneys, Ayala form JV to open supermarket chain in the Philippines
Spinneys, Ayala form JV to open supermarket chain in the Philippines
Ayala will hold a 60% stake in the venture.
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Singapore department stores shrink, add dining and wellness
Social media and e-commerce are raising shopper expectations.
Kao Hong Kong makes convenience central to Attack brand strategy
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It aims to appeal to younger consumers.
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Tumi expands flagship stores in Greater China
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Another round of flagships is planned for Beijing, Chengdu, and Shenzhen.
Shenzhen trips drive household care purchases amongst Hong Kong shoppers
![Shenzhen trips drive household care purchases amongst Hong Kong shoppers]()
Three of four Hong Kongers visited the Chinese province in April.
Matahari opens first ZES store in Jakarta
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The brand seeks to create a wider lifestyle ecosystem.
Mega Prime targets full coverage of 1.6 million corner stores
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It is also boosting online sales via Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.
Garnier targets esports to expand men’s skincare footprint in Asia
![Garnier targets esports to expand men’s skincare footprint in Asia]()
Gen Zers and Millennials are embracing self-care routines once seen as feminine.
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