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Asia shoppers tighten wallets even as $7t growth looms
Asia shoppers tighten wallets even as $7t growth looms
Groceries and essential goods now anchor consumer baskets across the region.
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Hong Kong consumers stay cautious as dining out leads spending
Quality and experience still drive demand.
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Singapore consumers stay cautious despite income growth hopes
Essentials drive spending plans.
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Retail sector amongst hardest hit by job cuts in Singapore
The sector placed third overall.
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Global dairy alternatives market to nearly double by 2036
Rising lactose intolerance drives demand for plant-based alternatives.
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Estée Lauder in early talks with Puig over possible merger
No final decision has been made.
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Misto Holdings drives Korean fashion growth across Greater China
Over 100 stores planned in Greater China by mid-2026.
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Amazon Australia launches dedicated K-Beauty storefront
It offers more than 60 Korean skincare and beauty brands.
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IKEA targets 25 new stores across India over next five years
Over $1.03b has already been invested in the Indian market.
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Australian retailers cut jobs as fuel and supply chain costs surge
Businesses are warning of possible closures.
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Retail trade sales in Taiwan climbs to $11.96b in February
Sales in the wholesale trade reached $34.97b.
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Gap launches in Australia with Fashionata partnership
The brand will be available in select Myer stores.
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Lunar New Year boost pushes South Korea’s offline sales up 14.1%
Hypermarkets and department stores led growth.
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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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