APAC
Social media and AI drive snack e-commerce growth to $57b
Social media and AI drive snack e-commerce growth to $57b
Platforms like TikTok/Douyin drive discovery and sales growth.
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Rising costs and low consumer confidence damp fashion growth outlook for 2026
Emerging markets are offering growth opportunities, whilst mature markets expand slowly.
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L’Oréal expands AI partnership with NVIDIA to accelerate beauty innovation
AI speeds up product development 100×.
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Power the AI-first retail revolution with Lenovo's Solutions & Services Group
Lenovo's Solutions & Services Group (SSG) delivers AI-driven retail and manufacturing solutions which enhance efficiency, reduce shrinkage, and generate proven returns.
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Innovation and diversification drive Zara parent Inditex 2025 sales growth
The group’s net income rose 6% to $7.1b.
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Global luxury market stabilises as industry enters ‘normalisation’
The US, Europe, and China remain key to stabilising global luxury.
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Merchandisers turn to trendspotting as AI runs numbers
Humans now set rules and guide AI to protect brand value and pricing.
Only 5% of retailers get AI right amidst lack of integrated systems
The remaining 95% fail because when executives discuss AI, the answers are less clear.
Fragrance brands turn to AI to meet consumer demands
This allows companies to tailor their product strategies effectively.
CHAGEE targets prime sites to drive Asia-Pacific expansion
Morning tea routines are a key growth opportunity.
Redefining retail strategy with AI with intent
Centric Software’s AI with intent integrates decision-ready intelligence across planning, design, sourcing, pricing, and inventory operations.
How can duty-free win back shoppers?
Travel retail sales are 13% below pre-pandemic levels despite a surge in air passengers.
Seven in 10 say beauty choices are shaped by health concerns, GlobalData says
This comes amidst a growing awareness of the link between diet, skin health, and overall appearance.
Euromonitor International’s Quan Yao Peh shares how digital innovation, trust shape retail future
He notes that success in the retail landscape today requires a balance of regional scale, consumer trust, and future-proofing.
Spending control and rewards drive BNPL adoption in APAC
Consumers use BNPL to manage spending and protect reward access.
RSM Singapore’s David Eu sees retail future in AI-driven personalisation, authenticity
He shared his thoughts on how retail operations can become more profitable and scalable.
Smart beauty seen driving transformation in beauty sector
AI, AR and connected devices accelerate personalisation.
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