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CDFI and ANTA sign deal to expand retail across Asia
CDFI and ANTA sign deal to expand retail across Asia
The partnership will focus on key Belt and Road markets.
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Franchise push drives Bata India past 700 stores across country
It plans to double the pace of new store openings.
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Luxury brands turn to AI to boost sales and customer engagement
They target the ultra-wealthy and aspirational middle-class consumers.
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PDD profit sinks 12% in 2025 despite strong revenue
It was dragged by a significant surge in operating expenses and cost of revenues.
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Travel rebound propels luggage market to $183b
Asia-Pacific dominated the market in 2025.
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Premium fashion, seasonal collections boost designer apparel sales
E-commerce platforms are also further boosting accessibility.
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Robinsons Retail phases out South Korea’s No Brand as sales remains minimal
It accounts for only around 0.2% of annual net sales.
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Boucheron opens first flagship in China’s Shanghai
It is the brand’s third flagship worldwide.
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Central Retail unifies food businesses under new CEO
Stephane Coum has been appointed as the CEO.
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Grab to acquire Delivery Hero's Foodpanda Taiwan in $600m deal
Taiwan marks Grab’s first market outside Southeast Asia.
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Rapid quick commerce expansion lifts Alibaba sales amidst net income decline
Net income for the quarter was $2,235m.
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Amazon AU bets $750m on robotics to supercharge local delivery
The robotics centre will process over 125 million packages annually at full capacity.
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Metro and Samsung partner to upgrade Paragon store
Twelve large-format Samsung digital displays installed across three floors.
Department of Trade and Industry targets retail skill gaps
Framework and GS1 standards aim to modernise the sector.
Happy Skin and BLK target value-fluid Filipino consumers
Routine-based marketing seen as key to revenue.
Japanese consumers shrug at AI beauty, market growth falters, Mintel says
Researchers identify a persuadable majority that values long-term results.
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