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DMALL builds Southeast Asian momentum with AI-driven retail platform

DMALL brings its integrated retail platform to Southeast Asia, unifying store operations and supply chain management.

APAC leads global foodservice with 40% share in 2025 sales

China, India, and the Philippines continued to post strong growth.
4 days ago

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

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

Why flexible storage is the backbone of the pop-up economy

Pop-ups carry a structural challenge that is often overlooked: Inventory management.

How point of sale became the hub for customer experience

Modern POS systems blur the lines between digital and physical channels. 

Functional foods go mainstream as consumers demand health benefits

Protein, gut health, and energy are now standard product features.

How can snack brands win in social commerce and AI?

TikTok and Douyin are becoming key discovery channels.

Matcha shortage spurs calls for stricter rules as counterfeits rise

Clear origin labels and tougher import checks help curb risks.

KPMG’s Cath Jowett: Asian retailers must decisively shift to capability-driven workforce strategy

She mentioned that retailers should prioritise digital and customer experience capabilities as automation and omnichannel retail grow.

Miniso CEO signals confidence with planned $6.4m share purchase

It will include ADSs and/or Hong Kong-listed ordinary shares.

EssilorLuxottica expands manufacturing capabilities with Faro deal

Faro offers integrated hardware and software solutions.

How can beverage groups stay relevant as consumer habits fracture?

Asia-Pacific growth masks widening gaps between price-led and premium demand.

Starbucks launches ChatGPT integration to personalise drink discovery

Photos can be used to help personalise drink choices.

Build tomorrow's retail workforce with the Jobs-Skills Integrator for Retail Industry

Jobs-Skills Integrator for Retail Industry (JSIT-R) offers accessible reskilling, job redesign, and career development solutions to drive progress in retail.

Grocery aisles go experimental as Gen Z drives 'newstalgia' food trend

Demand is rising for sweet-spicy-tangy “swangy” flavor profiles.