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Chinese fine dining finds its next course in Singapore

The city-state’s high spending power and big Chinese commune make it an ideal entry point.
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Raffles City reinvents itself with experiential retail

The mall has revamped 111,000 sq ft of retail space as part of a major redesign.
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TikTok ‘shoppertainment’ drives mega-sale hit

Videos on the platform are used not just to entertain but also to drive e-commerce.

Mars Wrigley bets on Asia’s chocolate boom

The US company expects the region’s rising middle class to eat more M&M’s and Snickers.

Food Innovators to serve up ‘anime’ diners in Singapore

CEO Kubota Yasuaki expects the city-state to become their gateway to other Asian countries.

Brands told to come clean about beauty care

Consumers are more discerning and can easily spot fake ingredient claims.

Swarovski cracks TikTok to scale luxury amongst Gen Zs

The Austrian crystal maker is working with influencers to connect with the Singaporean market.

Starbucks Korea opens high-tech store in Seoul

Its first reserve-only branch features AR art installations and a Mixology Bar.

Decathlon gets closer to hybrid Singaporean shoppers through pick-up service

The world’s largest sporting goods retailer lets clients pick up online orders on the go.

Deliveroo Shopping for nonfood items launched in Singapore

Shoppers may now access beauty and pet care, and consumer electronics on the delivery app.

MR.DIY expands deep into Indonesia’s suburbs

The company has grown to more than 850 branches in just seven years.

Southeast Asian retailers go live to take orders

Social media are no longer just spaces for sharing selfies; they’ve become shopping hubs.

Philippine retailers told to boost omnichannel space

Shoppers want a seamless experience, whether browsing in-store or shopping online. 

Philippines’ Ever Bilena rides next wave of cosmetics growth

The brand is banking on Gen Zs in the rapidly evolving beauty product landscape. 

Lazada Philippines becomes all things to all e-shoppers

Customers are buying both cheap groceries and expensive jewellery online.

Retailers must regain trust of stingy consumers

Sellers need to adapt and engage with more customers to avert a decline in sales.