APAC
IKEA says store count nearly doubled to over 640 locations in five years
IKEA says store count nearly doubled to over 640 locations in five years
Its footprint expanded from about 375 sites as smaller formats roll out.
US outpaces China as largest K-beauty online market with 51% share
Europe’s share rose to 11% from 3% in 2022.
Olive Young sees record growth in K-beauty segment
Brand count rose to 116 from 36 in 2020
Global home décor market set to hit $880b by 2030
Growth driven by sustainability, digital décor, and personalised styling.
Why luxury brands are losing millions of customers
About 20 million consumers left the luxury market in 2025.
Smart shopping cart market to quadruple by 2030
Supermarkets are leading adoption.
Asian retailers turn to agentic AI for inventory resilience
This is amidst supply chain disruptions that are observed in Asia and Australia.
South Korea's Olive Young to launch wellness retail concept in 2026
First stores planned for Gwanghwamun and Gangnam
Ferrero champions culturally grounded marketing through impactful campaigns
The confectionery leader strengthens consumer connections across Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines through insight-driven, omnichannel brand experiences.
How foodpanda helped its merchants in Asia?
The platform introduced personalised support, growth tools, financial access, and local campaigns.
E-commerce packaging market forecast to reach $114.33b by 2030
APAC will lead the growth as boxes dominate product demand.
UNIQLO to anchor new Keppel-operated Hanoi Center in 2026
Store opening marks first initiative under Keppel–Fast Retailing partnership.
Lazada launches tiered membership programme in six Southeast Asian markets
The programme offers discounts to fashion retailers, food deliveries, and streaming platforms.
Shopee allocates $38.46m to SME programmes for 2026
The investment covers start-up cost relief, fulfilment support, and export options.
Multisensory beauty products projected to grow through 2030
Consumers will consider how products feel in their skin, or how their scents.
APAC consumers drive rise in intentional sensory food and drink formats
China, Thailand and South Korea show demand for sensory-led consumption.
APAC to drive global sportswear market expansion by 2029
The region is forecast to deliver a CAGR of 4.4%.
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