APAC
Levi Strauss sells Dockers brand to Authentic Brands Group for up to $391m
The initial transaction is valued at $311m.
L’Oréal names first chief innovation and prospective officer
She will oversee L’Oréal’s innovation teams.
Shiseido blends beauty and science
The boundaries between cosmetic products and beauty medicine have become blurry.
How can the sporting goods industry turn inactivity into opportunity?
About 1.8 billion people worldwide are physically inactive.
Private labels drive 8% of global FMCG sales growth
53% of global shoppers are buying more private labels.
Shaping the future of Vietnam’s e-commerce market with AI solutions
Alex Luu of Centric Software spoke about how AI and young consumers serve as contributing factors in revolutionising the retail landscape in Vietnam.
Estée Lauder sales see slight decline in APAC amidst regional challenges
Sales in Hong Kong and South Korea declined.
Global eyewear market to hit $335.9b in 2030
It will be driven by fashion trends and tech innovation
Lanvin Group revenue falls due to to weaker demand in EMEA, China
Macroeconomic challenges contributed to the decline.
Rising tariffs push consumers toward local products, value alternatives
Nearly half are switching to cheaper brands.
TikTok launches new campaign to target high-intent users in APAC
It aims to help brands reach active shoppers in the region.
Estée Lauder Companies uses custom AI agent to centralise data
It uses genAI to analyse and deliver real-time insights.
OpenAI upgrades ChatGPT with smarter shopping search, product recommendations
It is available in the GPT-4o model.
Deliveroo receives $3.6b buyout proposal from DoorDash
DoorDash must submit a firm offer by 23 May.
Mars Petcare appoints new global people and organisation VP
He will join the company in July.
AI-driven marketing isn’t just the future, it’s already proving its value – EY’s Olivier Gergele
Retailers who embrace digital innovation, stay agile, and keep the consumer at the centre are best positioned to lead.
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