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Retail store facelift could drive sales

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.

Fan expectations drive shift to personalised sports loyalty rewards

Sponsorship spending in the sports industry reached $8.3b in 2024

Fashion industry’s sustainability efforts stalled by affordability

Economic pressures keep most shoppers prioritising cost over sustainability.

APAC's retail share to reach 40% by 2028

Key demographic shifts are driving this growth.