APAC
Dior names new creative director
Dior names new creative director
First time since Christian Dior that one director leads all three divisions.
Puma’s ads focus on athlete collaborations across sports
It focuses on themes like athletic achievement and team spirit.
Build resilient supply chains amidst inflation and technological change
RELEX Solutions reveals how businesses balance inflation, invest in AI, and create future-ready supply chains.
Packaging the future: Why Asia’s F&B sector must treat sustainability as strategy
Packaging must be viewed not as a fixed cost, but as a strategic enabler of long-term value.
How can grocery stores thrive in the face of digital shopping?
Foot traffic has dropped 6.9% in the past year.
8 in 10 consumers now rely on AI search
60% of searches now end without any click.
Levi Strauss sells Dockers brand to Authentic Brands Group for up to $391m
The initial transaction is valued at $311m.
L’Oréal names first chief innovation and prospective officer
She will oversee L’Oréal’s innovation teams.
Shiseido blends beauty and science
The boundaries between cosmetic products and beauty medicine have become blurry.
How can the sporting goods industry turn inactivity into opportunity?
About 1.8 billion people worldwide are physically inactive.
Private labels drive 8% of global FMCG sales growth
53% of global shoppers are buying more private labels.
Shaping the future of Vietnam’s e-commerce market with AI solutions
Alex Luu of Centric Software spoke about how AI and young consumers serve as contributing factors in revolutionising the retail landscape in Vietnam.
Estée Lauder sales see slight decline in APAC amidst regional challenges
Sales in Hong Kong and South Korea declined.
Global eyewear market to hit $335.9b in 2030
It will be driven by fashion trends and tech innovation
Lanvin Group revenue falls due to to weaker demand in EMEA, China
Macroeconomic challenges contributed to the decline.
Rising tariffs push consumers toward local products, value alternatives
Nearly half are switching to cheaper brands.
TikTok launches new campaign to target high-intent users in APAC
It aims to help brands reach active shoppers in the region.
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