APAC
Social media replaces search engines as key shopping, discovery tool
Social media replaces search engines as key shopping, discovery tool
Platforms like TikTok and Douyin are growing rapidly.
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Shein increases use of deadstock fabric by 40% in 2024
The initiative is part of SHEIN’s evoluSHEIN roadmap.
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IKEA plans to launch linear store format
This follows customer complaints about getting lost in its current layout.
23 hours ago
Shiseido announces organisational changes for China, travel retail operations
It is expected to help the brand better serve Chinese consumers.
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SHEIN invests $70m to empower supply chain partners by 2028
It also invested $7.5M in Southern China factory upgrades.
Euromonitor International’s Quan Yao Peh discusses retail digitalisation and consumer trends in Asia-Pacific
He explored how digitalisation, evolving consumer expectations, and economic uncertainties are transforming retail in the APAC region.
Shein dominates global apparel market in 2024
Adidas also made a notable comeback in 2024.
Wearable tech market to reach $885.65b by 2033
Asia-Pacific is a key market, holding 30.1% of the global share.
Consumers drive demand for bold flavours, functional foods
In China, 40% actively seek new tastes.
RSM’s David Eu emphasises focussing on personalisation to build long-term loyalty
He discussed e-commerce integration strategies, the role of emerging tech, and collaboration in retail to stay ahead.
Estée Lauder, Startup India partner to boost beauty entrepreneurship
Estée Lauder will integrate Startup India’s platform and expertise into its BEAUTY&YOU India program.
Estée Lauder Companies partners with Adobe to streamline digital marketing with GenAI
It aims to simplify content production and increase efficiency.
Global fruit puree market to hit $10.1b by 2035
The rising demand for natural and healthy food products is driving growth.
Delivering seamless and personalised shopping experience with digital innovation
Naresh Vemuri of Fujitsu’s Uvance Solutions and Services discussed key trends and challenges for retailers in Asia Pacific and the importance of using technology to enhance customer experience and drive business growth.
Growth in sporting goods industry expected to slow until 2029
Despite this, McKinsey noted that there is also an increasingly active consumer segment.
Handbags outshine luxury market as top-performing asset in 2024
Fine art, wine and whisky were the weakest performers.
Shein partners with Transfar Chemicals to advance textile dyeing, finishing
It will digitalise dyeing processes.