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Exceptional retailers take the spotlight at Retail Asia Awards 2026
Exceptional retailers take the spotlight at Retail Asia Awards 2026
The awards programme gathered leaders credited for innovation in the Asia Pacific retail industry.
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Accessible luxury has become the largest segment of the broader luxury market.
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Australian brands rethink loyalty as instant value gains ground over points systems
Over 50% of consumers actively look for deals on every purchase.
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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.
Hidden cyber risks emerge as Asia retailers handle peak shopping demand
Bot activity, account takeover attempts, and payment abuse become harder to detect.
Chinese e-commerce firms turn to drones amidst intense competition
Companies are using drones to improve speed and efficiency.
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.
How can luxury brands defend pricing power as growth slows?
Spending shifts toward experiences as brands rethink pricing and customer engagement.
Uniqlo unveils cooling pop-up as Singapore hits record heat stress
Visitors experience fabric functions directly through hands-on displays.
APAC drives online grocery’s trillion-dollar growth path
Traffic congestion and long working hours push consumers toward delivery platforms.
Experience overtakes points in Indonesia retail loyalty
Retailers are shifting towards emotional engagement and omnichannel experiences to retain customers.
Luxury growth accelerates amidst weakening sentiment across APAC in 2026
Expansion in this segment concentrates in emerging Asia as mature markets stall.
Home improvement segment drives Thailand retail sales in April
The monthly demand surge lifted the sector as retail gaps widen across categories.
Singapore retail growth to halve in H2 as Mideast conflict ends 'inflation calm'
Sales momentum faces an H2 moderation as businesses, households shift to a wait-and-see approach.
How can Australian retailers manage cost strain from Iran war?
Kearney sees rising fuel, freight, and packaging costs squeezing margins.
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