APAC
How can real estate owners capitalise on experiential retail?
How can real estate owners capitalise on experiential retail?
Experiential retailers require high-traffic locations due to their high capital demands.
Sustainability takes a hit as CEOs prioritise AI and inflation
About 30% of companies are struggling to meet their existing sustainability commitments.
Three key trends driving Asia-Pacific e-commerce
Asia-Pacific consumers are leading the charge in social media shopping.
Seven & i Holdings rejects $38.5b takeover offer from Couche-Tard
Couche-Tard's offer was priced at $14.86 per share.
TOM FORD names Haider Ackermann as creative director
He will lead the creative direction for all TOM FORD fashion categories.
ASOS sells 75% stake in Topshop and Topman to Heartland
This is part of ASOS' broader refinancing efforts.
Rising interest in women’s sports boosts sportswear sales
This trend is fueled by high-profile events like the FIFA Women’s World Cup and WNBA games.
Dior taps former Miu Miu CEO as managing director
Petruzzo will oversee Dior’s product and supply chain teams.
APAC FMCG firms' overseas revenue grows 50% faster than domestic
This trend is largely driven by Japanese companies.
APAC automotive cameras market set to grow 4.2% annually
The market is expected to reach 323.0 million units by 2029.
MINISO launches $256m share repurchase program
The repurchases will be funded using surplus cash on MINISO’s balance sheet.
UNIQLO appoints Clare Waight Keller as creative director
She will now oversee both the UNIQLO mainline collection and menswear starting Fall/Winter 2024.
Longevity trends reshape APAC consumer priorities
In Indonesia, 55% of consumers prioritise nutrition in their food choices.
How can retailers scale gen AI?
Only two of 52 Fortune 500 retail companies have fully unlocked the technology’s value.
Balmain ventures into beauty with fragrance line
It will feature an eight all-gender eaux de parfum.
How convenience powers East Asia's e-commerce growth
China, Japan, and South Korea accounted for 87% of Asia Pacific’s e-commerce sales in 2023.
Global online jewellery market to increase by $58.4b by 2028
This is driven by advancements in jewellery design and technology.
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