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UNIQLO appoints Clare Waight Keller as creative director

UNIQLO appoints Clare Waight Keller as creative director

She will now oversee both the UNIQLO mainline collection and menswear starting Fall/Winter 2024.

Longevity trends reshape APAC consumer priorities

In Indonesia, 55% of consumers prioritise nutrition in their food choices.

How can retailers scale gen AI?

Only two of 52 Fortune 500 retail companies have fully unlocked the technology’s value.

Balmain ventures into beauty with fragrance line

It will feature an eight all-gender eaux de parfum. 

How convenience powers East Asia's e-commerce growth

China, Japan, and South Korea accounted for 87% of Asia Pacific’s e-commerce sales in 2023.

Global online jewellery market to increase by $58.4b by 2028

This is driven by advancements in jewellery design and technology.

How disruptive technologies will redefine consumer goods value chain

Various innovations are expected to redefine production, consumption, and interaction with goods.

Why creator economy is crucial for today’s digital marketing

Influencer marketing is generating the most revenue.

Mars to acquire Kellanova for $35.9b

The acquisition will enhance Mars' existing portfolio.

Two-year streak: PNJ takes home Marketing Initiative of the Year - Vietnam at Retail Asia Awards

The campaign PNJ Jewelry Journey Across Vietnam made PNJ secure its second consecutive win at the Retail Asia Awards in the Marketing Initiative of the Year - Vietnam category.

How retailers can successfully engage the growing Gen Z market

Globally, Gen Zs are expected to have a total consumer spending of $12t by 2030.

Here are three key opportunities for global eyewear market growth

Eyewear companies are urged to embrace technology and enhance affordability.

Digital retailing market to grow by $1.87t by 2028

This growth is driven by the surge in social media and the shift from traditional to digital advertising.

How can fashion brands turn sustainability pledges into actions?

McKinsey says 40% of fashion brands reported rising emissions since making public commitments to decarbonisation.

E-tailers hard-pressed to personalise

Data can help them adjust as experiential shoppers are lured back to physical stores.

Alcoholic drinks market drops for first time in 15 years

This is due to inventory adjustments, pantry unloading in the US, geopolitical instability, inflation, and a slowdown in China.

How personalisation is transforming the alcoholic drinks industry

AI is set to overhaul production processes and consumer interactions.