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IKEA cuts restaurant prices globally
IKEA cuts restaurant prices globally
It is also updating its menu with new Asian-inspired dishes.
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Google partners with Gentle Monster to launch AI smart glasses
It is the tech giant’s first collaboration for its Android XR platform.
4 days ago
Global eyewear market to hit $323.76b by 2030
It is driven by rising cases of vision problems and increased screen time.
5 days ago
Here’s what Asia Pacific consumers expect from online retailers now
85% expect to shop mainly via social media platforms by 2030.
5 days ago
Global toy market to reach $446b by 2032
It is driven by STEM demand and tech integration
6 days ago
Plant-based supplements market to reach $42.27b by 2030
APAC accounted for 42% of global probiotic supplement sales in 2023.
Global paper packaging market to hit $527.1B by 2030
Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region.
NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific Celebrates Remarkable Success and Industry Engagement
The three-day event captivated 9,500 registrations from across APAC and beyond, deepening cross-border collaborations in the world’s fastest-growing retail market.
YouTube seeks to topple TikTok as video shopping king
Two in five Southeast Asian shoppers turn to online videos to research products.
L’Oréal to acquire majority stake in Medik8
The deal is expected to complete in the coming months.
Starbucks pilots ‘Green Dot’ AI assistant to support baristas in real time
It is currently being piloted in 35 Starbucks locations.
L’Oréal launches fifth global employee share plan
The plan offers up to 300,000 shares.
LUXASIA delivers excellence with resilience in Luxury Beauty & Retail with a triple-win at the Retail Asia Awards 2025
The company secures top honours in Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, affirming its leadership in luxury beauty retail & omni-distribution across Asia Pacific.
Traceable, regenerative, profitable: The new rules of food retail in Asia
For today’s shopper, traceability is not a nice-to-have—it’s a deal-breaker.
IKEA revamping store designs in major cities
Customers across Paris, Mumbai and London want more shopping guidance.
Three priorities for surviving retail supply chain disruption
Retailers must focus on what people are buying.
TikTok unveils new business solutions to drive brand growth
One of the key launches is TikTok Market Scope.
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Traceable, regenerative, profitable: The new rules of food retail in Asia