APAC

Delivery Hero CEO Niklas Östberg to step down by March 2027

He continues leading the Strategic Review and M&A process.
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Coffee chains bet big on ube as Gen Z, millennials drive flavor trends

Over 60% of Gen Z and millennials use social media to discover new flavor.
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APAC drives online grocery’s trillion-dollar growth path

Traffic congestion and long working hours push consumers toward delivery platforms.
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Why e-commerce winners in SEA are rethinking operating models

Growth today is increasingly powered by sophisticated end-to-end orchestration across the entire funnel. 
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Luxury growth accelerates amidst weakening sentiment across APAC in 2026

Expansion in this segment concentrates in emerging Asia as mature markets stall.
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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.

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

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

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.