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Dear Me Beauty eyes flagship store
The branch could serve as the foundation for broader market growth.
Dear Me Beauty eyes flagship store
The branch could serve as the foundation for broader market growth.
Rakuten uses autonomous robots to boost last-mile delivery
They can deliver at night and in bad weather thanks to LiDAR sensors.
Erajaya Digital opens its biggest electronics store
The branch is its 80th concept store out of about a thousand branches nationwide.
Singaporeans push Q-commerce beyond meals
They want everything delivered quickly, from flowers to last-minute birthday presents.
China to keep ruling global e-commerce market
The country’s massive production output benefits its e-commerce platforms.
Singaporeans pampering ‘fur kids’ spur pet care market boom
They are spending on swimming lessons, pet yoga, pilates and more.
Chinese fast-food chains eye Hong Kong listing
They are using the city as a testbed for further expansion overseas.
Shenzhen tourists spur Hong Kong retail demand
A more lenient entry policy is benefiting tourism-related sectors.
GoFood: Iced black coffee, chicken likely to trend this year
Food trends let Indonesian businesses come up with menus based on market tastes.
Thai brands turn to influencers to create buzz, boost profit
Local businesses are under pressure to compete with Temu, Shein, and TikTok Shop.
More Southeast Asian retailers eye self-checkout
Young customers and high smartphone penetration are driving the trend.
‘K-beauty’ takes over skincare world
Products with natural Korean ingredients are in high demand in China and the US.
KCG eyes expansion beyond Java
The fashion retailer seeks to expand in Sumatra and Borneo.
H&M hires local influencers to boost marketing in Asia
The Swedish retailer is harnessing K-pop, whose influence on global fashion is undeniable.
Singapore’s in-store cafés may soon reach their limit
If every retailer has its own café, it becomes just part of the crowd.
Japan’s beauty industry fights online fakes with blockchain
Smart packaging helps ensure that consumers are buying the real thing.
Blind boxes spur collectible toy growth in Asia-Pacific market
Consumers keep buying more until they get their desired product.
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