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Asian retailers turn POS systems into real-time marketing tools
Asian retailers turn POS systems into real-time marketing tools
QR payments and digital wallets push checkout systems beyond transactions.
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How is TikTok reshaping beauty sales in the Asia-Pacific region?
Faster trend cycles and algorithm-driven discovery are shifting demand online.
Hermès fuses Japanese motifs in Osaka reopening
The store is now spread across two levels.
Hidden cyber risks emerge as Asia retailers handle peak shopping demand
Bot activity, account takeover attempts, and payment abuse become harder to detect.
How can luxury brands defend pricing power as growth slows?
Spending shifts toward experiences as brands rethink pricing and customer engagement.
Shopee drives Sea Limited revenue growth to $7.1b in Q1 2026
The group reported net income of $438.2m in the first quarter.
Taiwan and South Korea travellers lead Asia in shopping-driven trips
Luxury malls, designer districts and night markets remain key attractions.
Experience-led concepts drive reinvention of Asia’s retail spaces
Fashion and F&B remain key drivers of leasing and footfall
CDFI and ANTA sign deal to expand retail across Asia
The partnership will focus on key Belt and Road markets.
How can footwear and apparel brands fix inventory mismatches?
Global stockouts and overstocks cost retailers about $1.8t each year.
New Lazada-Michelin collaboration simplifies online tyre purchases
Pilot program launches in Thailand, expanding across Southeast Asia.
Shopee powers Sea Limited to $1.6b full-year net income
The group reported net income of $410.9m in Q4.
What’s holding shoppers back from using AI at checkout?
32% remain hesitant to share personal or payment details with AI systems.
LVMH appoints new president for South & Southeast Asia
He will drive growth and expansion of LVMH Maisons in these regions.
How can consumer brands win price-conscious Southeast Asian shoppers?
Price remains the top concern for most consumers.
Asia’s shoppers ditch search bars for ChatGPT conversations
Referral traffic from platforms like ChatGPT grew sevenfold over the past year.
Southeast Asia food delivery market surges to $22.7b
Grab continues to control more than half of the market.
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