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Retailers told to think outside the box when faced with strict rules

They should localise their products and ensure they are aligned with market demands. 

CBTL partners with Ekaagra Ostalaritza for Indian expansion

The partnership plans to open 250 cafés across the country in the next five years.

Retail store facelift could drive sales

Remodelling can aid engagement and improve customer satisfaction. 

Retailers urged to heed Gen Z sustainability call

KPMG says 79% of Zoomers will buy into brands whose values are aligned with theirs. 

Consumers embrace ‘green' indulgence in snacks

In response, companies are innovating product formulations.

TikTok ‘shoppertainment’ drives mega-sale hit

Videos on the platform are used not just to entertain but also to drive e-commerce.

Asian consumer spending projected to hit $16t by 2024

It is largely driven by an anticipated $7t increase in private consumption over the next decade.

Australia’s retail sales up 3.4% in October

The strongest growth was seen in the “other retailing" category.

Rising cost of living pushes secondhand shopping, repairs

24% of global consumers buy secondhand items.

Retailers told to tap omnichannel marketing strategies

Data should be captured from all entry points for the best hyper-personalisation. 

All you need is one ‘hero’ TikTok product

Brands can boost their gross merchandise value with just one best-selling SKU. 

Asian retailers digitalise amidst industry hype

Coming up with a solution to a problem you don’t understand will lead to failure.

Retailers urged to adopt 2D barcodes

The machine-readable symbol gives consumers detailed product info at the point of sale.

Unilever invests $105m in in-house fragrance innovation

It will be supported by digital tools and AI.

Premium F&B experiences drive tourism growth in Southeast Asia

Destinations offering premium F&B are 2.5 times more likely to draw affluent travellers.

4 in 10 shoppers say high costs prevent eco-friendly purchases

Only 15% are willing to pay extra for eco-friendly food and drink.