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Luxury distribution shifts toward value in 2025 with outlets leading
Luxury distribution shifts toward value in 2025 with outlets leading
Outlets again outperformed, growing about 1% to 3%, whilst the secondhand luxury market expanded to about €50b.
8 hours ago
Generative AI reshapes online shopping discovery with conversational search
AI-powered search could influence more than US$595b in retail e-commerce by 2028.
8 hours ago
Louis Vuitton opens Seoul flagship store
It features six floors, 200 pieces, and a cafe and restaurant.
1 day ago
Bandai Namco opens Gundam flagship store in Hong Kong
Store offers over 100 Gundam models and exclusive content.
1 day ago
Thailand’s Central Retail exits Vietnam electronics market after Nguyen Kim sale
Thai retail giant to take $188.7m hit after sale
1 day ago
Singapore retail sales rise 6.3% in November 2025
It reached a value of $4.4b during the month.
1 day ago
Hong Kong retail sales up 6.5% in November 2025
The value was provisionally estimated at $33.7b.
2 days ago
China retail stays tough as price wars, weak demand persist: report
It reported private brand penetration of 4.4% in China across the four categories studied.
South Korea FMCG market up 3.3% in Q3
Online channels make up 42.7% of the market.
Smart shopping cart market to quadruple by 2030
Supermarkets are leading adoption.
Vietnam’s e-commerce boom faces growing pains
Most rely heavily on platforms like Shopee and TikTok Shop.
Asian retailers turn to agentic AI for inventory resilience
This is amidst supply chain disruptions that are observed in Asia and Australia.
South Korea's Olive Young to launch wellness retail concept in 2026
First stores planned for Gwanghwamun and Gangnam
Toys “R” Us Asia opens IP flagship store in Malaysia
It will retail products from TOMICA, Pokémon, and Gundam from Japan.
Bacha Coffee opens flagship store in Ginza, Tokyo
The flagship store is part of Bacha's global expansion plans.
Global toys and games sales reach $287b in 2025 on nostalgia demand: report
Euromonitor expects video games to be the main growth driver, whilst traditional toys are likely to remain resilient.
Lady M integrates Singapore into ASEAN growth plan
Singapore remains a key market for Lady M expansion.
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1. Why luxury brands are losing millions of customers 2. Singapore retail sales rise 6.3% in November 2025 3. Bandai Namco opens Gundam flagship store in Hong Kong 4. Hong Kong retail sales up 6.5% in November 2025 5. Thailand’s Central Retail exits Vietnam electronics market after Nguyen Kim saleResource Center
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