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Primark opens first flagship store in the Middle East
Primark opens first flagship store in the Middle East
The store has over 60,000 square feet of shopping space.
4 days ago
Data reshapes fashion as consumers demand purpose and personalisation
Brands are using data analytics to sharpen assortments, predict behavior, and cut waste.
5 days ago
AI solutions counter soaring retail crime losses
Integrated AI video, cloud, and access solutions combat retail crime.
5 days ago
South Korea's Bunjang launches AI authentication system to fight counterfeits
It verifies authenticity in just six seconds with 99.9% accuracy.
5 days ago
India’s e-commerce market to hit $211.6b in 2025
It may reach $326.7b by 2029.
5 days ago
Smaller cities in China drive consumption for the foodservice sector
The sector’s value jumped to $385b in the first half of the year
5 days ago
Shopee and Meta partner to streamline social commerce in SEA
New tools include affiliate marketing features and Collaborative Ads for Facebook Live.
6 days ago
Watsons launches pharmacy eConsultation service in Singapore
It accessible via the Watsons website and mobile app
6 days ago
Adore Beauty appoints Jason Murray as incoming chair
He will stand for election at the 2025 AGM on 21 November.
Smaller F&B operators drive HK retail leasing momentum
Upscale Korean dining concepts are leading the surge.
Kering and L’Oréal announce $4.6b partnership in luxury beauty and wellness
It is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
Digital catalogues drive in-store shopping boom amongst Australians
98% of Australians still shop in-store.
Here’s what’s driving Japan’s retail leasing demand
Korean and Chinese brands are expanding rapidly in fashion, F&B, and cosmetics.
Prime malls keep Thailand’s retail market steady despite tourist slowdown
F&B remains the strongest driver of new leasing activity.
Recession Glam drives consumers to demand cheaper beauty
Asia-Pacific shoppers are cutting costs but still expect premium experiences.
RCS challenges SMS dominance in business messaging
Rich Communication Services is moving from innovation to mainstream.
Vietnam tops SEA in e-commerce growth confidence despite regulatory hurdles
Vietnam ranks high in logistics, platform strength, and innovation.