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Thai brands turn to influencers to create buzz, boost profit

Thai brands turn to influencers to create buzz, boost profit

Local businesses are under pressure to compete with Temu, Shein, and TikTok Shop.
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More Southeast Asian retailers eye self-checkout

Young customers and high smartphone penetration are driving the trend.

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. 

Xiaohongshu, Taobao could help Singapore brands reach more Chinese clients

Retailers less familiar with the China market could start with Tmall and JD Worldwide.

Retail, consumer brands to boost AI investments by 52% in 2025

Companies plan to allocate an average of 3.32% of their revenue to AI this year.

Retailers need more than personalised service to make the cut

Consumers are becoming less tolerant of generic and inauthentic customised experience.

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Hyper-personalised shopping rules in Southeast Asia

Data and analytics allow brands to optimise customer experience both online and in-store.

SSI Group boosts investment in unified retail

The company, which sells brands like Hermes and Cartier, is refining its omnichannel space.

Raffles City reinvents itself with experiential retail

The mall has revamped 111,000 sq ft of retail space as part of a major redesign.

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.

Consumer goods excellence lauded at FMCG Asia Awards 2024

The awards programme honoured top companies in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, recognising innovation, leadership, and exceptional achievements across Asia.

Swarovski cracks TikTok to scale luxury amongst Gen Zs

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