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Shopping perks boost spending amongst first-time buyers, report says
Shopping perks boost spending amongst first-time buyers, report says
Shoppers using rewards are 18% more likely to buy again.
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Thai shopping apps end discount wars and raise fees on sellers
Delivery speed replaces price cuts as platforms push four-hour shipping.
1 day ago
Singapore influencer marketing slumps to 28% excitement driver
The figure trails the wider APAC benchmark of 34%.
2 days ago
Private label push falters in Southeast Asia despite 71% consumer adoption
Retailers must start building them as strategic brand systems.
3 days ago
Indian retailers go hyperlocal as citywide expansion loses ground
They use micro-market data to rethink where stores open.
4 days ago
China FMCG growth slows as value-seeking shoppers take over
Lower-tier cities lead growth on stronger value sensitivity.
Siam Piwat embeds green rules across Bangkok mall tenants
Post-pandemic demand is driving a shift toward more responsible consumption.
How can luxury brands compete as AI bots rise?
AI agents could influence up to $5t in consumer goods sales by 2030.
Beauty brands rethink sales as TikTok, Douyin power livestream shopping
Douyin overtook Tmall in China beauty e-commerce sales in 2025.
Nando’s leans on design edge to win drive-thru site race
The chain targets premium locations beyond traditional QSR clusters.
Pet-friendly dining may lift core Hong Kong mall traffic
Weekend spending is expected to benefit central districts over suburban malls.
Exceptional retailers take the spotlight at Retail Asia Awards 2026
The awards programme gathered leaders credited for innovation in the Asia Pacific retail industry.
Young consumers drive 60% of spending as ‘smart indulgence’ grows
Accessible luxury has become the largest segment of the broader luxury market.
Australian brands rethink loyalty as instant value gains ground over points systems
Over 50% of consumers actively look for deals on every purchase.
Asian retailers turn POS systems into real-time marketing tools
QR payments and digital wallets push checkout systems beyond transactions.
Grocery loses share as health and wellness spending moves to pharmacy
The shift is strongest in OTC medicines, vitamins, skincare, and personal care products.
How is TikTok reshaping beauty sales in the Asia-Pacific region?
Faster trend cycles and algorithm-driven discovery are shifting demand online.
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1. Indian retailers go hyperlocal as citywide expansion loses ground 2. Private label push falters in Southeast Asia despite 71% consumer adoption 3. L’Oréal boosts India push with Innovist acquisition 4. Singapore influencer marketing slumps to 28% excitement driver 5. AS Watson brand lab backs early-stage brands with regional scalingResource Center
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