APAC

UNIQLO names COO to lead global expansion

Board Director Daisuke Tsukagoshi’s appointment will take effect on 1 September.

UNIQLO names COO to lead global expansion

Board Director Daisuke Tsukagoshi’s appointment will take effect on 1 September.

Roark Capital acquires Subway

Subway accounts for 14% of the global sales in the bakery products limited-service restaurants sector.

Coty renews license partnership deal with adidas

Adidas could leverage the growing well-being and athleisure trend.

Daraz launches AI ChatBot AskDaraz

This will improve customer experience as it offers personalised recommendations.

Watsons partners with 4 brands for sustainability push

The brand collaborated with Kenvue, L’Oréal, and P&G.

Nearly 90% of consumers from emerging Asian markets want more sustainable lifestyle

Consumers from emerging markets are the most willing to learn more about sustainability.

How APAC’s foodservice sector drives towards sustainability

They turn to local sourcing and minimising food waste, amongst others.

Nominations are now ongoing for FMCG Asia Awards 2023

Winners will be honoured at an awards dinner on 23 November 2023 in Singapore.

In a Barbie World: Barbie movie could boost doll sales

The industry is expected to grow 16% in 2026 from 2022 levels.

How GenAI supports retailers communication channels

GenAI can help retailers provide a personalised customer experience.

How childless households will impact milk formula and toys market sales

The milk formula market is seen to drop due to low number of children.

Retail, banking leaders in APAC give premium to customers’ needs

Seamless Asia was staged in Singapore and drew over 3,000 banking, e-commerce, payments, and retail players for focus discussions and networking.

How can TikTok compete in the e-commerce market?

Gaining the trust of regulators and ensuring data safety will be vital for TikTok.

VTEX and Motorola India join forces to transform e-commerce experiences

From enhanced browsing experiences to secure payment options and efficient deliveries, Motorola and VTEX’s collaboration is unlocking a new era of convenience and satisfaction.

A new reality bites as retail grapples with consumer recessionary mindset

CEOs globally have been forced to adapt to a new reality of constant disruption and uncertainty. Just as economies saw growth surges when emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, many were plunged back into a state of slower growth, driven by geopolitical tensions, inflation and higher interest rates. In Asia-Pacific, there is consensus among CEOs that a downturn is near, if not already in effect. According to the EY CEO Outlook Pulse, 99% of CEOs are actively planning for a downturn scenario, with a majority (72%) preparing for a severe downturn in the region.  

How Shopee prevents IP infringements, counterfeits

It blocked the sale of over 33 million suspected IP infringement listings.

Around 9 in 10 APAC marketers obtains zero-party data

The majority of marketers also use first-party data to expand their customer base.