In Focus
Hidden cyber risks emerge as Asia retailers handle peak shopping demand
Hidden cyber risks emerge as Asia retailers handle peak shopping demand
Bot activity, account takeover attempts, and payment abuse become harder to detect.
2 days ago
Chinese e-commerce firms turn to drones amidst intense competition
Companies are using drones to improve speed and efficiency.
2 days ago
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.
3 days ago
How can luxury brands defend pricing power as growth slows?
Spending shifts toward experiences as brands rethink pricing and customer engagement.
5 days ago
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.
Experience overtakes points in Indonesia retail loyalty
Retailers are shifting towards emotional engagement and omnichannel experiences to retain customers.
Luxury growth accelerates amidst weakening sentiment across APAC in 2026
Expansion in this segment concentrates in emerging Asia as mature markets stall.
Home improvement segment drives Thailand retail sales in April
The monthly demand surge lifted the sector as retail gaps widen across categories.
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.
How can Australian retailers manage cost strain from Iran war?
Kearney sees rising fuel, freight, and packaging costs squeezing margins.
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.
Commentary
How Asia’s retailers can prepare for AI-first commerce
Protecting Indonesia’s retail businesses through resilient cellular connectivity
Why e-commerce winners in SEA are rethinking operating models
Why flexible storage is the backbone of the pop-up economy
How point of sale became the hub for customer experience