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Luxury retail stalls as $1.75t market pivots to lifestyle
Luxury retail stalls as $1.75t market pivots to lifestyle
Jewellery and watches are standout categories.
18 hours ago
Convergent commerce takes hold as Thai shoppers navigate choice overload
Convergent commerce takes hold as Thai shoppers navigate choice overload
Ipsos data shows high AI acceptance amongst Thais and rising decision fatigue in retail behaviour.
20 hours ago
Zero-waste systems cut retail operating costs
Zero-waste systems cut retail operating costs
The retail sector is uniquely placed to monetise its waste.
21 hours ago
Thailand FMCG growth weakens as competition rises and consumers turn cautious
Thailand FMCG growth weakens as competition rises and consumers turn cautious
Competition is increasingly driven by local manufacturers.
22 hours ago
Margin squeeze drives Thai e-commerce to rethink marketplace dependence
Margin squeeze drives Thai e-commerce to rethink marketplace dependence
Marketplaces, once the growth engine, are now costlier as commissions have surged over the past two years.
23 hours ago
Brands urged to pivot to owned channels amidst rising platform fees
Brands urged to pivot to owned channels amidst rising platform fees
Platform fees now reach as high as 20%.
1 day ago
Over 60% of older adults make weekly mall visits, study finds
Over 60% of older adults make weekly mall visits, study finds
Most visit for dining and essentials, study finds.
1 day ago
Olive Young expands regional flagship stores as anchor strategy for local growth
Olive Young expands regional flagship stores as anchor strategy for local growth
At least 43 large stores will be opened or renovated outside the capital area.
1 day ago
Hyderabad retail strengthens as new malls and brand entry fuel growth
Hyderabad retail strengthens as new malls and brand entry fuel growth
Rents increased across Prime Suburbs.
2 days ago
New spending powerhouse Gen Alpha pushes brands to rethink Asia market strategy
New spending powerhouse Gen Alpha pushes brands to rethink Asia market strategy
Gen Alpha-linked household spending in Asia reached $9t in 2025.
2 days ago
Functional foods go mainstream as consumers demand health benefits
Functional foods go mainstream as consumers demand health benefits
Protein, gut health, and energy are now standard product features.
2 days ago
MINISO marks 10 years in Vietnam with new ‘Friends’ retail concept
MINISO marks 10 years in Vietnam with new ‘Friends’ retail concept
The outlet has been redesigned to focus on character-based merchandising.
2 days ago
Vietnam’s WinCommerce expands store network amidst turnaround to profit
Vietnam’s WinCommerce expands store network amidst turnaround to profit
It plans to expand to about 6100 stores by end-2026.
3 days ago
TikTok Shop strengthens IP protection efforts in digital commerce bootcamp
TikTok Shop strengthens IP protection efforts in digital commerce bootcamp
Over 40 million listings were blocked for IP violations in 2025.
3 days ago
Matcha shortage spurs calls for stricter rules as counterfeits rise
Matcha shortage spurs calls for stricter rules as counterfeits rise
Clear origin labels and tougher import checks help curb risks.
3 days ago
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Asia-Pacific growth masks widening gaps between price-led and premium demand.
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Over 80% of consumers use AI for shopping, testing how brands surface online.
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Overseas markets are becoming key to growth rather than peripheral add-ons.
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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.
Probability disclosures unlikely to dent blind-box demand in Singapore
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They could reassure rather than deter core buyers.
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
![MINISO turns fandom into repeat revenue driver with Malaysian flagship]()
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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