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How is AI changing online shopping in China and the West?
How is AI changing online shopping in China and the West?
China integrates AI into purchases as Western shoppers use it for discovery.
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MINISO pushes deeper into creator economy with Shanghai gallery
The retailer plans expansions to Hong Kong, Beijing, Tokyo, Paris, and New York.
1 day ago
Singapore consumers 'quietly' abandon brands after losing trust
Failure to deliver on promises is the top reason consumers walk away.
2 days ago
US, China lead luxury demand as market heads to $700b
Emotional connection overtakes status as a key purchase driver.
5 days ago
Global appliance brands pivot toward AI, HVAC
Emerging markets, especially in the Global South, are leading demand.
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How can retailers tell if loyalty programmes work?
Research suggests sales gains alone can give a misleading picture.
China's private labels undercut national brands by 16%
House brands still pocket 15% higher gross margins as category outgrows retail by 7x.
Shopping perks boost spending amongst first-time buyers, report says
Shoppers using rewards are 18% more likely to buy again.
Thai shopping apps end discount wars and raise fees on sellers
Delivery speed replaces price cuts as platforms push four-hour shipping.
Singapore influencer marketing slumps to 28% excitement driver
The figure trails the wider APAC benchmark of 34%.
Private label push falters in Southeast Asia despite 71% consumer adoption
Retailers must start building them as strategic brand systems.
Indian retailers go hyperlocal as citywide expansion loses ground
They use micro-market data to rethink where stores open.
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.
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