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How EV buyers in Asia are rewriting consumer trust and retail competition

How EV buyers in Asia are rewriting consumer trust and retail competition

For retail and consumer industries, the shifts are a glimpse into how consumers are redefining major purchases.
19 hours ago

Celebrating Asia’s leading FMCG brands at the premier FMCG Asia Awards 2026

Step into the spotlight at the FMCG Asia Awards 2026 and showcase your innovation, leadership, and excellence.
21 hours ago

L’Oréal boosts India push with Innovist acquisition

Founders will remain involved as minority shareholders and continue operations.
3 days ago

If the AI agent doesn't know your brand, neither does your next customer

The future of visibility in Southeast Asia will be defined by trust – earned not just from consumers, but from the AI recommending the brands. 
6 days ago

How can luxury brands compete as AI bots rise?

AI agents could influence up to $5t in consumer goods sales by 2030.

Beauty brands rethink sales as TikTok, Douyin power livestream shopping

Douyin overtook Tmall in China beauty e-commerce sales in 2025.

Personal accessories market rebounds as jewellery, watches drive growth

Asia Pacific remains the strongest regional growth engine.

Retail enters ‘control economy' as growth concentrates in digital channels

Competition is shifting from expansion to control over pricing, visibility, and consumer choices.

Which growth is worth paying for? SEA retail leaders rethink the true cost of platform-dependent growth

As platform costs rise and customer data becomes harder to own, retailers are questioning which channels create real long-term value.

DFI Retail Group Own Brand wins at Retail Asia Awards 2026

The recognitions demonstrate strong execution in brand transformation and product innovation.

AS Watson and Watsons Malaysia Win Three Retail Asia Awards 2026, Showcasing AI-Powered O+O Retail Transformation

The company was recognised for its leadership in AI-powered, customer-centric O+O retail.

DKSH Management Pte Ltd wins at Retail Asia Awards 2026

The company achieved significant growth in Malaysia and Singapore through gamified consumer engagement and the establishment of a fully in-house B2C ecosystem.

LUXASIA earns three wins for Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia at the Retail Asia Awards 2026

The company accelerates growth in Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia, cementing its APAC luxury beauty retail leadership.

Exceptional retailers take the spotlight at Retail Asia Awards 2026

The awards programme gathered leaders credited for innovation in the Asia Pacific retail industry.

Supply chain leaders turn to AI-driven decision making amid global volatility

Rising uncertainty pushes supply chains toward AI-enabled and more integrated decision-making models.

Young consumers drive 60% of spending as ‘smart indulgence’ grows

Accessible luxury has become the largest segment of the broader luxury market.

Upcycled foods gain momentum as brands turn waste into value-added products

The trend is driven by sustainability goals and cost pressures.