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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.

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Chinese e-commerce firms turn to drones amidst intense competition

Companies are using drones to improve speed and efficiency.

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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.

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How can luxury brands defend pricing power as growth slows?

Spending shifts toward experiences as brands rethink pricing and customer engagement.

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Uniqlo unveils cooling pop-up as Singapore hits record heat stress

Visitors experience fabric functions directly through hands-on displays.

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APAC drives online grocery’s trillion-dollar growth path

Traffic congestion and long working hours push consumers toward delivery platforms.

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Experience overtakes points in Indonesia retail loyalty

Retailers are shifting towards emotional engagement and omnichannel experiences to retain customers.

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Luxury growth accelerates amidst weakening sentiment across APAC in 2026

Expansion in this segment concentrates in emerging Asia as mature markets stall.

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Home improvement segment drives Thailand retail sales in April

The monthly demand surge lifted the sector as retail gaps widen across categories.

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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.

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How can Australian retailers manage cost strain from Iran war?

Kearney sees rising fuel, freight, and packaging costs squeezing margins.

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Singapore retailers shift from points to real-time loyalty models

They use personalisation and behaviour tracking to drive engagement.

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New spending powerhouse Gen Alpha pushes brands to rethink Asia market strategy

Gen Alpha-linked household spending in Asia reached $9t in 2025.

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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.

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How can snack brands win in social commerce and AI?

TikTok and Douyin are becoming key discovery channels.

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Mumbai emerges as retail hotspot as int’l brands vie for prime locations

Retail leasing surged about 82% YoY in 2025.

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Retailers shift to standalone stores as Vietnam CBD space tightens

Malls are adding entertainment and multi-brand concepts.

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