APAC

Tapestry and Capri Holdings end merger agreement amidst legal uncertainty

Both companies cited uncertainty around the legal process.

Food waste crisis pushes APAC foodservice operators to rethink sustainability practices

Consumers are also now prioritising ethics in their purchasing decisions.

APAC consumers demand multi-functional cosmetics

Demand is rising for products that address multiple needs in one formula.

Global luxury spending to reach $1.6t in 2024

Growth expected is just between -1% and 1%.

5 major shifts in consumer behaviour to expect in 2025

Quality, functionality, convenience, and price drive purchase decisions across all trends.

Fashion industry faces uncertainty in 2025

This is amidst economic challenges, shifting consumer preferences, and global trade disruptions.

Nestlé and Formula 1 announce multi-year partnership

It will bring KitKat branding and fan activations to select Grand Prix events.

How retailers are adapting to changing digital consumer expectations

They now seek highly personalised, seamless online experiences.

4 key factors driving innovation in the spirits industry

Millennials and Gen Z are increasingly driving spirits sales.

4 key trends that will shape food and drink industry by 2025

It will be defined by nutrition, mental health, supply chain adaptation, and tech integration.

Hermès revamps Takashimaya flagship store in Singapore

This marks a refreshed chapter since its original opening in 1993.

Post-COVID e-shoppers are more demanding

They want more variety, better prices, fast delivery, discounts, and excellent service.

Domino’s Pizza CEO Don Meij to retire after 40 years with the company

Mark van Dyck has been appointed to succeed him, effective 6 November.

Baby boomers drive growth in healthy ageing skincare market

Interest is also growing in products that support both skin and mental health.

Asia Pacific’s retail sales to grow 24% by 2028

The Shopper Reinvented megatrend will increase at a CAGR of 11%.