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Livestream evolves from marketing gimmick to sales channel
Livestream evolves from marketing gimmick to sales channel
Short-form video has become the main medium of product discovery.
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Domino’s Singapore targets impulse orders with brand refresh
The pizza chain has launched the Thick Crunch range to boost orders beyond parties.
1 day ago
How should brands prepare for Gen Alpha's spending power?
Their spending is projected to reach $3t by 2040.
3 days ago
Soft Q2 demand clouds Thai retail recovery outlook
Temporary gains masked fragile consumer spending.
4 days ago
Drone deliveries carve out premium niche in China retail
Companies target speed and convenience instead of replacing traditional couriers.
Luxury brands prioritise AI as consumer use surges
China leads AI adoption at 64%.
How is AI changing online shopping in China and the West?
China integrates AI into purchases as Western shoppers use it for discovery.
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.
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.
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