In Focus
Blind boxes spur collectible toy growth in Asia-Pacific market
Blind boxes spur collectible toy growth in Asia-Pacific market
																					
							Consumers keep buying more until they get their desired product. 
						
					
					
				Xiaohongshu, Taobao could help Singapore brands reach more Chinese clients
																					
							Retailers less familiar with the China market could start with Tmall and JD Worldwide.
						
					
					
				Retail, consumer brands to boost AI investments by 52% in 2025
																					
							Companies plan to allocate an average of 3.32% of their revenue to AI this year.
						
					
					
				Retailers need more than personalised service to make the cut
																					
							Consumers are becoming less tolerant of generic and inauthentic customised experience.
						
					
					
				It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
																					
							We’re taking the time off and will be back on 6 January 2025.
						
					
					
				Hyper-personalised shopping rules in Southeast Asia
																					
							Data and analytics allow brands to optimise customer experience both online and in-store.
						
					
					
				SSI Group boosts investment in unified retail
																					
							The company, which sells brands like Hermes and Cartier, is refining its omnichannel space.
						
					
					
				Raffles City reinvents itself with experiential retail
																					
							The mall has revamped 111,000 sq ft of retail space as part of a major redesign.
						
					
					
				TikTok ‘shoppertainment’ drives mega-sale hit
																					
							Videos on the platform are used not just to entertain but also to drive e-commerce.
						
					
					
				Mars Wrigley bets on Asia’s chocolate boom
																					
							The US company expects the region’s rising middle class to eat more M&M’s and Snickers.
						
					
					
				Consumer goods excellence lauded at FMCG Asia Awards 2024
																					
							The awards programme honoured top companies in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, recognising innovation, leadership, and exceptional achievements across Asia.
						
					
					
				Swarovski cracks TikTok to scale luxury amongst Gen Zs
																					
							The Austrian crystal maker is working with influencers to connect with the Singaporean market.
						
					
					
				Starbucks Korea opens high-tech store in Seoul
																					
							Its first reserve-only branch features AR art installations and a Mixology Bar.
						
					
					
				Decathlon gets closer to hybrid Singaporean shoppers through pick-up service
																					
							The world’s largest sporting goods retailer lets clients pick up online orders on the go.
						
					
					
				Southeast Asian retailers go live to take orders
																					
							Social media are no longer just spaces for sharing selfies; they’ve become shopping hubs.
						
					
					
				Retailers must regain trust of stingy consumers
																					
							Sellers need to adapt and engage with more customers to avert a decline in sales.
						
					
					
				Hong Kong’s K11 MUSEA bridges art, culture, and retail
																					
							Visitors find top-tier brands and museum-grade art pieces at the cultural-retail landmark.