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Experience overtakes points in Indonesia retail loyalty
Experience overtakes points in Indonesia retail loyalty
Retailers are shifting towards emotional engagement and omnichannel experiences to retain customers.
11 hours ago
Luxury growth accelerates amidst weakening sentiment across APAC in 2026
Expansion in this segment concentrates in emerging Asia as mature markets stall.
1 day ago
Home improvement segment drives Thailand retail sales in April
The monthly demand surge lifted the sector as retail gaps widen across categories.
4 days ago
Singapore retail growth to halve in H2 as Mideast conflict ends 'inflation calm'
Sales momentum faces an H2 moderation as businesses, households shift to a wait-and-see approach.
6 days ago
How can Australian retailers manage cost strain from Iran war?
Kearney sees rising fuel, freight, and packaging costs squeezing margins.
6 days ago
Singapore retailers shift from points to real-time loyalty models
They use personalisation and behaviour tracking to drive engagement.
New spending powerhouse Gen Alpha pushes brands to rethink Asia market strategy
Gen Alpha-linked household spending in Asia reached $9t in 2025.
Margin squeeze drives Thai e-commerce to rethink marketplace dependence
Marketplaces, once the growth engine, are now costlier as commissions have surged over the past two years.
How can snack brands win in social commerce and AI?
TikTok and Douyin are becoming key discovery channels.
Mumbai emerges as retail hotspot as int’l brands vie for prime locations
Retail leasing surged about 82% YoY in 2025.
Retailers shift to standalone stores as Vietnam CBD space tightens
Malls are adding entertainment and multi-brand concepts.
Manila retail strengthens as foreign brands expand in 2026
F&B segment remained the key driver of growth.
Easing rents lure retailers back to Hong Kong streets
Ground-floor shops offer higher visibility for food and daily-need retail.
How can beverage groups stay relevant as consumer habits fracture?
Asia-Pacific growth masks widening gaps between price-led and premium demand.
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.
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1. Home improvement segment drives Thailand retail sales in April 2. Luxury growth accelerates amidst weakening sentiment across APAC in 2026 3. How can Australian retailers manage cost strain from Iran war? 4. Skincare-meets-makeup trend drives hybrid beauty shift, says GlobalData 5. The Mall Group eyes experience-led retail with CRM and AI focusResource Center
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