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Retail sales climb 6.5% YoY as leasing activity stays firm

Visitor arrivals rise as banks lift rents in core districts.
23 hours ago

Guardian deploys AI skin, scalp diagnostics at new Singapore flagship

The store also features five wellness-focused zones.
1 day ago

Ulta Beauty enters Dubai as it scales Middle East retail

The store marks Ulta Beauty’s second Middle East location.
1 day ago

Agentic commerce, mPOS devices to lead Hong Kong retail in 2026

Frictionless payments are also predicted to be a key retail trend.
4 days ago

Clarins debuts ‘AI Skin Observer’ device in 20 stores worldwide

It is now available in Clarins’ Shanghai Jing An Kerry Center boutique.
4 days ago

Apparel emissions could fall 50% in China with $40.8b investment

Over 40,000 suppliers are ready to take action now.
4 days ago

Brands pivot to emotional ROI as fragmented discovery reshapes decisions

Community signals reshape how consumers evaluate brands.
5 days ago

NIKE names Cathy Sparks VP and GM for Greater China

She succeeds Angela Dong, who is exiting the company on 31 March.
6 days ago

Sephora targets 80 million shoppers with Olive Young K‑Beauty deal

Customers get Olive Young –curated zones in stores and online.
6 days ago

CarousellMOBILE opens first store to boost trust in secondhand tech

Buyers can test and inspect devices in-store.
6 days ago

Duty-free sector expands as China targets inbound spending

Locations include airports, seaports and land border crossings.
6 days ago

LVMH's DFS exits Greater China retail amidst CTG Duty-Free takeover

The deal includes retail stores and brand intellectual property.
6 days ago

Foodpanda Singapore launches XL stores as basket sizes increase

These stores carry a 30% larger inventory than standard outlets.
6 days ago

Clean beauty market set to soar to $23.7b as demand for safer products rises

Retailers now serve as educators, curators, and trust-builders.
6 days ago

Personal care spending outpaces apparel as skincare-infused garments gain ground

Fitch sees growth gap driving wearable wellness push in 2026.