APAC
Google partners with Gentle Monster to launch AI smart glasses
Google partners with Gentle Monster to launch AI smart glasses
It is the tech giant’s first collaboration for its Android XR platform.
Global eyewear market to hit $323.76b by 2030
It is driven by rising cases of vision problems and increased screen time.
Here’s what Asia Pacific consumers expect from online retailers now
85% expect to shop mainly via social media platforms by 2030.
Global toy market to reach $446b by 2032
It is driven by STEM demand and tech integration
Plant-based supplements market to reach $42.27b by 2030
APAC accounted for 42% of global probiotic supplement sales in 2023.
Global paper packaging market to hit $527.1B by 2030
Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region.
YouTube seeks to topple TikTok as video shopping king
Two in five Southeast Asian shoppers turn to online videos to research products.
L’Oréal to acquire majority stake in Medik8
The deal is expected to complete in the coming months.
Starbucks pilots ‘Green Dot’ AI assistant to support baristas in real time
It is currently being piloted in 35 Starbucks locations.
L’Oréal launches fifth global employee share plan
The plan offers up to 300,000 shares.
LUXASIA delivers excellence with resilience in Luxury Beauty & Retail with a triple-win at the Retail Asia Awards 2025
The company secures top honours in Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, affirming its leadership in luxury beauty retail & omni-distribution across Asia Pacific.
Traceable, regenerative, profitable: The new rules of food retail in Asia
For today’s shopper, traceability is not a nice-to-have—it’s a deal-breaker.
IKEA revamping store designs in major cities
Customers across Paris, Mumbai and London want more shopping guidance.
Three priorities for surviving retail supply chain disruption
Retailers must focus on what people are buying.
TikTok unveils new business solutions to drive brand growth
One of the key launches is TikTok Market Scope.
Toys"R"Us Asia wins double honours at the Retail Asia Awards 2025
With concept stores in Hong Kong and China, the toy retail giant boosts the kidult experience across Asia.
Capillary Technologies’ Loyalty Programmes for Polycab, Erajaya honoured at Retail Asia Awards 2025
Polycab Experts and MyEraspace revolutionise customer and partner engagement with AI, gamification, and omnichannel strategies.
Commentary
This 11.11, the real battle lies in shopper confidence – not the biggest discount