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Thailand hypermarkets lose share to supermarkets, online shops in Q3: report

Platforms like Shopee and TikTok drove FMCG spend during the quarter.
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KK Group returns to Indonesia with three-brand rollout

It plans to launch its X11 culture store in 2025, and KKV and THE COLOURIST in 2026.
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UNIQLO to anchor new Keppel-operated Hanoi Center in 2026

Store opening marks first initiative under Keppel–Fast Retailing partnership.
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Singapore shoppers start year-end buying earlier

Among local SMEs, 95% view e-commerce festivals as critical for capturing demand.
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China’s FMCG market logs 1.3% growth in Q3 on more O2O purchases

Lower-tier cities factored in about 80% in the market expansion in 2025.
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Lazada launches tiered membership programme in six Southeast Asian markets

The programme offers discounts to fashion retailers, food deliveries, and streaming platforms.
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IKEA opens first New Zealand store at Sylvia Park

It offers 7,500 products and spans 34,000 square metres.
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Olive Young Seongsu stores see 592% surge in foreign spend

International card transactions climbed 79% and outpaced the 4% increase amongst domestic users.
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Shopee allocates $38.46m to SME programmes for 2026

The investment covers start-up cost relief, fulfilment support, and export options.
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TikTok disrupts how Asia buys beauty

Creator-led authenticity redefines how consumers buy products online.
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Multisensory beauty products projected to grow through 2030

Consumers will consider how products feel in their skin, or how their scents.
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APAC consumers drive rise in intentional sensory food and drink formats

China, Thailand and South Korea show demand for sensory-led consumption.
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Australia retail spending rises 5.7% to $38.50b in October

Early Christmas buying and broad category gains support monthly growth.

APAC to drive global sportswear market expansion by 2029

The region is forecast to deliver a CAGR of 4.4%.

Siam Paragon launches THB850m sustainable retail building

NEXTOPIA will use renewable energy and carry 300 SME retailers, amongst others.

Nearly 3 in ten Australians shop earlier for Christmas this year

Younger adults drive higher average spend despite fewer gift buyers.