APAC

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

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

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

TikTok and Douyin are becoming key discovery channels.

Clear origin labels and tougher import checks help curb risks.

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

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

Faro offers integrated hardware and software solutions.

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

Photos can be used to help personalise drink choices.

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

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

Unchecked fraud distorts customer data.

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

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

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