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FMCG Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Rachel Carrasco of BAKEN
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.
3 days ago
PGMall’s 'ConsuMerchant' model lets shoppers earn up to 3.5% cashback
The platform’s brand onboarding grew nearly fivefold last year.
3 days ago
Retailers told to challenge market norms with ‘intelligent naivety’
Flying Fish Lab’s Mario Braz de Matos urges firms to play to their strengths
4 days ago
Fragmented data infrastructure slowing down AI deployment in Malaysia's retail sector
Most retailers are still in the experimentation stage rather than full transformation.
4 days ago
Malaysian retailers told to adopt multi-layer strategy as marketplace reliance grows
Marketplaces remain a critical entry point for consumer discovery and acquisition across Southeast Asia
4 days ago
Retailers with fragmented data face algorithmic invisibility
Brands without machine-readable product data may vanish from results entirely.
4 days ago
Retailers urged to act on sustainability as 70% Vietnamese shoppers ready
Incentives and convenience can drive adoption of eco-friendly habits.
4 days ago
Vietnam retailers see margins squeezed as expansion masks loss-making units
Fragmented data and systems prevent leaders from seeing the full financial picture.
Vietnam retail shifts to AI-driven decision ecosystems
AI tools are also reshaping how shoppers choose products across retail channels.
Vietnam retailers target personalisation as Gen Z turns to online discovery
Panelists during Retail Asia Summit discussion highlight digital engagement, personalization, and experience as key to capturing demographic.
Vietnam e-commerce under pressure as discount-led growth loses momentum
Fragmented systems also continue to disrupt customer experience.
Vietnam consumers hold back spending despite 8% GDP growth
Rising living costs and global uncertainties are influencing how they spend.
Centralised supply chains reduce Vietnam retail stock-outs
Consolidated logistics, regular deliveries, and supplier alignment are critical to meeting customer demand.
Building resilient supply chains in APAC: AI, trade-offs, and what comes next
Gain insights into how leaders are navigating volatility through smarter decisions, trade-offs, and AI-driven tools.
FMCG Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Jason Sng of FairPrice Group
Jason Sng of FairPrice Xtra VivoCity shares how its partnership with LOTTE Mart has elevated the in-store experience across FairPrice Xtra outlets.
FMCG Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Olivier Jakubowicz of Nestlé Japan Ltd.
Olivier Jakubowicz of Nestlé Japan highlights the KitKat Juken campaign, which transformed exam season into a cultural moment of hope.
Retailers rethink premium strategy as Filipino consumers grow more ‘value fluid'
Retail leaders say value-driven shoppers mix premium and budget buys, pushing brands to prove value beyond price.
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