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Probability disclosures unlikely to dent blind-box demand in Singapore
Probability disclosures unlikely to dent blind-box demand in Singapore
They could reassure rather than deter core buyers.
1 day ago
Experience-led concepts drive reinvention of Asia’s retail spaces
Fashion and F&B remain key drivers of leasing and footfall
2 days ago
How can Indian brands stay visible as AI rewires consumer choice?
Over 80% of consumers use AI for shopping, testing how brands surface online.
4 days ago
Deliveroo exit triggers food delivery duopoly in Singapore
Consolidation may lift fees and commissions as Grab and Foodpanda dominate.
4 days ago
Asia‑Pacific airports rework strategies to lift retail sales
They are changing tenant mix and checkout systems to capture higher‑yield spending.
Philippine consumer confidence falls to 35% as shoppers tighten spending
It is the sharpest decline amongst major Asian markets.
How can Chinese consumer brands reset global expansion playbooks?
Overseas markets are becoming key to growth rather than peripheral add-ons.
Asia shoppers tighten wallets even as $7t growth looms
Groceries and essential goods now anchor consumer baskets across the region.
Global brands accept high costs as gateway strategy squeezes local shops
International operators arrive with established digital marketing capabilities and supply chains.
How are Australian retailers responding to ultra‑cheap marketplaces?
Weaker players are being forced to change operating models, or risk further declines.
MINISO turns fandom into repeat revenue driver with Malaysian flagship
It is counting on character-based items and collector behaviour to drive visits.
Central Retail Vietnam revamps supply chain to cut empty shelves
Products must reach shelves consistently, on time, and at the right quality.
Social media and AI drive snack e-commerce growth to $57b
Platforms like TikTok/Douyin drive discovery and sales growth.
How can footwear and apparel brands fix inventory mismatches?
Global stockouts and overstocks cost retailers about $1.8t each year.
Global luxury market stabilises as industry enters ‘normalisation’
The US, Europe, and China remain key to stabilising global luxury.
Merchandisers turn to trendspotting as AI runs numbers
Humans now set rules and guide AI to protect brand value and pricing.
CHAGEE targets prime sites to drive Asia-Pacific expansion
Morning tea routines are a key growth opportunity.
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1. Deliveroo exit triggers food delivery duopoly in Singapore 2. Indonesia consumers shift toward global brands as domestic preference falls 3. Fragmented data infrastructure slowing down AI deployment in Malaysia's retail sector 4. Malaysian retailers told to adopt multi-layer strategy as marketplace reliance grows 5. Thai consumers split spending between value and premium goodsResource Center
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