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Garnier targets esports to expand men’s skincare footprint in Asia
Gen Zers and Millennials are embracing self-care routines once seen as feminine.
Garnier targets esports to expand men’s skincare footprint in Asia
Gen Zers and Millennials are embracing self-care routines once seen as feminine.
Gen Z drives Starbucks’ drink innovation
Only one of five beverage concepts survive the company’s testing process.
Foodpanda uses hyperlocal data to personalise deliveries
Ensuring speed has become a priority for the platform’s Singapore operations.
Ignoring seniors could cost retailers big
The new generation of older adults in Hong Kong consume more.
Indonesian retailers embrace digital signage to boost traffic
Lippo, Erajaya, and Kopi Kenangan use screens for promotions.
MAP Indonesia targets rising middle class with home and wellness focus
The retailer is targeting 80 million people in the middle-to-premium class.
Uniqlo Singapore pilots mini outlet for busy shoppers
The branch will serve working professionals, elderly shoppers, and families.
Social media creators sway health buys across Southeast Asia
More than half of consumers find health products on social media.
YouTube seeks to topple TikTok as video shopping king
Two in five Southeast Asian shoppers turn to online videos to research products.
Yum China champions smart restaurant management
Automation is expected to power the company’s expansion across China.
IKEA revamping store designs in major cities
Customers across Paris, Mumbai and London want more shopping guidance.
Hong Kong losing appeal as shopping mecca due to tariffs
Mainland Chinese tourists may turn to Japan and Korea for better value.
CJ Olive Young woos tourists in search of K-beauty’s ‘glass skin’
Free skin scans are driving loyalty beyond Korea.
Shiseido blends beauty and science
The boundaries between cosmetic products and beauty medicine have become blurry.
Levi’s banks on ‘North Star’ of Asia to drive growth
Premiumisation has allowed its Japan unit to post the fastest growth in the region.
Relaxed commercial event rules may spur pop-ups, ease retail bust
Social interaction during events is the future of retail and mixed-use development.
Canon Hong Kong zooms in on creators to drive growth
Cameras with vlogging functions are in demand, according to its CEO.
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Retail Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Evelyn Chua of Birkenstock South East Asia Pte. Ltd.
Evelyn Chua of Birkenstock South East Asia shares how Birkenstock’s heritage was reimagined through immersive product storytelling.
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