E-commerce
Sephora targets 80 million shoppers with Olive Young K‑Beauty deal
Sephora targets 80 million shoppers with Olive Young K‑Beauty deal
Customers get Olive Young –curated zones in stores and online.
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Foodpanda Singapore launches XL stores as basket sizes increase
These stores carry a 30% larger inventory than standard outlets.
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Korean spending signals surge as 36-point optimism shift defies 2024 lows
The improved sentiment comes as political tensions stabilise.
Australian retail sales jumps 7% in November
Western Australia, Queensland, NSW were the top states for retail gains.
Global home décor market set to hit $880b by 2030
Growth driven by sustainability, digital décor, and personalised styling.
TikTok Shop boosts Filipino MSME sales over 200% in 2025
Over 25,000 Filipino entrepreneurs trained in TikTok Shop tools
South Korea FMCG market up 3.3% in Q3
Online channels make up 42.7% of the market.
AI checkouts challenge brands’ customer control
Brands face rising pressure to retain control as agent-led commerce accelerates.
Inflation pushes urban India cautious on FMCG spending
Customer spending has lessened with some goods hit harder.
China’s FMCG market logs 1.3% growth in Q3 on more O2O purchases
Lower-tier cities factored in about 80% in the market expansion in 2025.
Lazada launches tiered membership programme in six Southeast Asian markets
The programme offers discounts to fashion retailers, food deliveries, and streaming platforms.
TikTok disrupts how Asia buys beauty
Creator-led authenticity redefines how consumers buy products online.
This 11.11, the real battle lies in shopper confidence – not the biggest discount
For brands and marketers, this generation is the new battleground for earning checkout confidence.
Taobao Singapore launches affiliates platform
Users can earn up to 30% in commission on successful referrals.
Lazada invests over $25m for bigger 11.11 sale
The company is rolling out enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities and affiliate solutions.
Consumers drive earlier holiday shopping with digital tools
Holiday shopping peaks in November.
Data reshapes fashion as consumers demand purpose and personalisation
Brands are using data analytics to sharpen assortments, predict behavior, and cut waste.
Commentary
All that glitters: Is luxury losing its shine, or finding a new one in Asia?