In Focus
Siam Piwat embeds green rules across Bangkok mall tenants
Siam Piwat embeds green rules across Bangkok mall tenants
Post-pandemic demand is driving a shift toward more responsible consumption.
8 hours ago
How can luxury brands compete as AI bots rise?
AI agents could influence up to $5t in consumer goods sales by 2030.
1 day ago
Beauty brands rethink sales as TikTok, Douyin power livestream shopping
Douyin overtook Tmall in China beauty e-commerce sales in 2025.
5 days ago
Nando’s leans on design edge to win drive-thru site race
The chain targets premium locations beyond traditional QSR clusters.
Pet-friendly dining may lift core Hong Kong mall traffic
Weekend spending is expected to benefit central districts over suburban malls.
Exceptional retailers take the spotlight at Retail Asia Awards 2026
The awards programme gathered leaders credited for innovation in the Asia Pacific retail industry.
Young consumers drive 60% of spending as ‘smart indulgence’ grows
Accessible luxury has become the largest segment of the broader luxury market.
Australian brands rethink loyalty as instant value gains ground over points systems
Over 50% of consumers actively look for deals on every purchase.
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.
Most Read
1. Ayala Malls expands PH footprint with 56,000-square-metre mall in Cebu 2. Beauty brands rethink sales as TikTok, Douyin power livestream shopping 3. Retail enters ‘control economy' as growth concentrates in digital channels 4. Consumers want AI agents to shop for 'idealised' selves 5. Personal accessories market rebounds as jewellery, watches drive growthResource Center
Read Here
Advertise
Sign Up
Awards
Nov
11
Event News
The hypermarket leveraged influencer partnerships and social content to expand reach in Singapore's retail market.
Commentary
If the AI agent doesn't know your brand, neither does your next customer
How Asia’s retailers can prepare for AI-first commerce