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Why flexible storage is the backbone of the pop-up economy
Why flexible storage is the backbone of the pop-up economy
Pop-ups carry a structural challenge that is often overlooked: Inventory management.
2 days ago
How point of sale became the hub for customer experience
Modern POS systems blur the lines between digital and physical channels.
2 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.
3 days ago
Functional foods go mainstream as consumers demand health benefits
Protein, gut health, and energy are now standard product features.
3 days ago
How can snack brands win in social commerce and AI?
TikTok and Douyin are becoming key discovery channels.
3 days ago
Matcha shortage spurs calls for stricter rules as counterfeits rise
Clear origin labels and tougher import checks help curb risks.
4 days ago
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.
5 days ago
Miniso CEO signals confidence with planned $6.4m share purchase
It will include ADSs and/or Hong Kong-listed ordinary shares.
5 days ago
EssilorLuxottica expands manufacturing capabilities with Faro deal
Faro offers integrated hardware and software solutions.
5 days ago
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.
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Grocery aisles go experimental as Gen Z drives 'newstalgia' food trend
Demand is rising for sweet-spicy-tangy “swangy” flavor profiles.
APAC retailers need to rethink where fraud prevention begins
Unchecked fraud distorts customer data.
APAC retail investment jumps $7.2b as rents slide
F&B and fashion drive the leasing activity across the region.
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.
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Why flexible storage is the backbone of the pop-up economy
How point of sale became the hub for customer experience
APAC retailers need to rethink where fraud prevention begins
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