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L’Oreal takes minority stake in Chinese skincare brand Lan
L’Oreal takes minority stake in Chinese skincare brand Lan
The investment follows the group’s purchase of a 6.67% stake in Chando for $62m.
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Watsons opens new beauty and wellness store at Bugis Junction
The 3,700-square-foot store targets the youth by featuring immersive zones.
4 days ago
APAC leads global retail growth with 5% real spending rise
APAC is the most balanced omnichannel region globally, with store-based retail sales projected to grow 20.4%.
4 days ago
Tourism growth lifts Singapore retail rents in Q3
17 to 18.5 million international visitor arrivals are projected for the full-year 2025.
6 days ago
Swiss sportswear brand On opens first South Korea stores
The stores will open at Hyundai Seoul and Lotte World Mall Jamsil.
6 days ago
TikTok launches 'Lead Genie' AI chatbot
When businesses reply within three minutes, conversions can increase by 2.2 times.
Acne Studios opens its first outlet in Thailand
The store marked its launch with a new limited-edition T-shirt and the Trompe L’oeil collection.
Metro Retail Stores opens new premium lifestyle store in Cebu, PH
It offers essentials, artisan goods, organic products, and international specialities.
Luxury brands risk stagnation without experience-led strategy: report
Two-thirds of luxury professionals surveyed said AI would improve their ability to target consumers more precisely.
Consumers resist QR codes with trust shifting to AI search tools
Euromonitor noted 37% of consumers report reading nutrition labels closely globally.
KK Group accelerates expansion with Philippine launch of three core brands
This is in partnership with SM Supermalls.
Can cross-border e-commerce push China’s exports past $4t?
The digital economy is forecasted to reach $139.5b by the same year.
Southeast Asia’s private consumption to near $5t by 2035
43% of consumers are cutting back on non-essential household spending.
Online sellers outpace discount chains as Australians chase cheaper deals: report
Kmart (58%) and Big W (45%) remain the top brands linked with low prices.
Taobao Singapore launches affiliates platform
Users can earn up to 30% in commission on successful referrals.
Affiliate marketing drives over 21% of revenue for SG brands
Brands plan to allocate between 25% and 50% of affiliate budgets to influencer-led partnerships.
Shinsegae to close duty-free shop in Incheon airport DF2 by 2026
It will retain operations only at DF4 as retail group faces losses.
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1. What’s driving Chinese brands to double down on Southeast Asia? 2. Tourism growth lifts Singapore retail rents in Q3 3. APAC leads global retail growth with 5% real spending rise 4. Watsons opens new beauty and wellness store at Bugis Junction 5. Swiss sportswear brand On opens first South Korea storesResource Center
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