APAC

Starbucks launches ChatGPT integration to personalise drink discovery

Photos can be used to help personalise drink choices.
1 day ago

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.
4 days ago

APAC retail investment jumps $7.2b as rents slide

F&B and fashion drive the leasing activity across the region.
6 days ago

APAC consumer firms boost AI agent use; Few projects reach scale

Most initiatives stall before deployment even as uptake accelerates across sectors.

Coffee supply under strain as climate change disrupts global production

Coffee prices have surged due to weather-related supply disruptions.

Asia‑Pacific airports rework strategies to lift retail sales

They are changing tenant mix and checkout systems to capture higher‑yield spending.

The CX illusion: Why retail’s digital investment isn’t delivering

Retailers must rethink the relationship between associate experience and customer experience.

Beauty industry adopts upcycled materials as ethical purchasing influences choices

Nearly half of beauty consumers prioritize ethical and eco-friendly products.

L’Oréal completes acquisition of Kering Beauté

It also signed 50-year licenses for Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga.

The future of agentic commerce in APAC: Why identity will anchor hybrid experiences

When identity is embedded seamlessly, security becomes almost invisible to the customer. 

Building resilient supply chains in APAC: AI, trade-offs, and what comes next

Gain insights into how leaders are navigating volatility through smarter decisions, trade-offs, and AI-driven tools.

Global dairy alternatives market to nearly double by 2036

Rising lactose intolerance drives demand for plant-based alternatives.

Luxury brands turn to AI to boost sales and customer engagement

They target the ultra-wealthy and aspirational middle-class consumers.