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Retailers shift to standalone stores as Vietnam CBD space tightens
Retailers shift to standalone stores as Vietnam CBD space tightens
Malls are adding entertainment and multi-brand concepts.
1 day ago
Manila retail strengthens as foreign brands expand in 2026
F&B segment remained the key driver of growth.
2 days ago
Easing rents lure retailers back to Hong Kong streets
Ground-floor shops offer higher visibility for food and daily-need retail.
3 days ago
How can beverage groups stay relevant as consumer habits fracture?
Asia-Pacific growth masks widening gaps between price-led and premium demand.
4 days ago
Probability disclosures unlikely to dent blind-box demand in Singapore
They could reassure rather than deter core buyers.
Experience-led concepts drive reinvention of Asia’s retail spaces
Fashion and F&B remain key drivers of leasing and footfall
How can Indian brands stay visible as AI rewires consumer choice?
Over 80% of consumers use AI for shopping, testing how brands surface online.
Deliveroo exit triggers food delivery duopoly in Singapore
Consolidation may lift fees and commissions as Grab and Foodpanda dominate.
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.
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1. Easing rents lure retailers back to Hong Kong streets 2. Online shopping boom drives Malaysia e-commerce growth momentum 3. China retail shifts to omnichannel as store expansion moderates in lower-tier cities 4. Retailers shift to standalone stores as Vietnam CBD space tightens 5. Beijing retail outlook 2026 hinges on consumer confidence recoveryResource Center
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