In Focus

Soft Q2 demand clouds Thai retail recovery outlook

Temporary gains masked fragile consumer spending.
19 hours ago

Drone deliveries carve out premium niche in China retail

Companies target speed and convenience instead of replacing traditional couriers.
4 days ago

How is AI changing online shopping in China and the West?

China integrates AI into purchases as Western shoppers use it for discovery.
6 days ago

MINISO pushes deeper into creator economy with Shanghai gallery

The retailer plans expansions to Hong Kong, Beijing, Tokyo, Paris, and New York.

Singapore consumers 'quietly' abandon brands after losing trust

Failure to deliver on promises is the top reason consumers walk away.

US, China lead luxury demand as market heads to $700b

Emotional connection overtakes status as a key purchase driver.

Global appliance brands pivot toward AI, HVAC

Emerging markets, especially in the Global South, are leading demand.

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.

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.