APAC

Ingka group names new CEO and president

Maeztu will officially assume the role on 5 November.
14 hours ago

Temu partners with FITI Testing Institute to strengthen product quality control

FITI will offer third-party testing for textiles and apparel sold on Temu.
4 days ago

Cocoa and chocolate market to hit $28.24b by 2030

Growth is fuelled by a surge in premium and functional products.

Adidas to gain on Nike in 2025 as market shifts: report

New Balance and Skechers are also expected to gain.

Gen Z drives Starbucks’ drink innovation

Only one of five beverage concepts survive the company’s testing process.

Dietary supplements market to reach $351.8b by 2032

It is driven by increasing health awareness.

MagSafe accessories market to reach $16.14b by 2031

It is driven by wireless charging and premium demand.

From shoplifting to safety: How tech is empowering APAC’s retail workers

Retailers must ask themselves: Are their systems equipped to deliver rapid, reliable responses when it matters most?

Asia’s FMCG market grows 2.8% in Q1 2025

It was driven by strong performance in food, beverages, and home care.

Beauty industry adapts to lifestyle-based product use

Buyers now choose beauty products based on daily activities like work, exercise, or bedtime.

Physical stores still key to sales amidst digital shift

94% of shoppers make purchase decisions in-store.

Retailers bet on GenAI, in-store experience

65% of plan to invest in GenAI over the next five years.

Discount retail, social commerce emerge as key growth drivers in 2025

Strong private label offerings are helping discount retailers grow.

Global brand licensing market to hit $470.6b by 2030

Companies use it to expand into new markets and product categories.

Offline retail still leads global personal accessories market in 2024

Customers prefer in-store shopping for personal accessories to see and try products.