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Beauty brands rethink sales as TikTok, Douyin power livestream shopping
Douyin overtook Tmall in China beauty e-commerce sales in 2025.
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Beauty brands rethink sales as TikTok, Douyin power livestream shopping
Douyin overtook Tmall in China beauty e-commerce sales in 2025.
14 hours ago
Nando’s leans on design edge to win drive-thru site race
The chain targets premium locations beyond traditional QSR clusters.
2 days ago
Pet-friendly dining may lift core Hong Kong mall traffic
Weekend spending is expected to benefit central districts over suburban malls.
3 days ago
Asian retailers turn POS systems into real-time marketing tools
QR payments and digital wallets push checkout systems beyond transactions.
Hidden cyber risks emerge as Asia retailers handle peak shopping demand
Bot activity, account takeover attempts, and payment abuse become harder to detect.
Domino’s India cafe experiment to lure customers during off-peak hours
Its biggest challenge is making coffee a habitual purchase at a pizza chain.
Uniqlo unveils cooling pop-up as Singapore hits record heat stress
Visitors experience fabric functions directly through hands-on displays.
Singapore retailers shift from points to real-time loyalty models
They use personalisation and behaviour tracking to drive engagement.
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
They could reassure rather than deter core buyers.
Deliveroo exit triggers food delivery duopoly in Singapore
Consolidation may lift fees and commissions as Grab and Foodpanda dominate.
Asia‑Pacific airports rework strategies to lift retail sales
They are changing tenant mix and checkout systems to capture higher‑yield spending.
Global brands accept high costs as gateway strategy squeezes local shops
International operators arrive with established digital marketing capabilities and supply chains.
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
Products must reach shelves consistently, on time, and at the right quality.
Merchandisers turn to trendspotting as AI runs numbers
Humans now set rules and guide AI to protect brand value and pricing.
CHAGEE targets prime sites to drive Asia-Pacific expansion
Morning tea routines are a key growth opportunity.
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