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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.
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Lady M integrates Singapore into ASEAN growth plan

Singapore remains a key market for Lady M expansion.
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Central Department Store, Mastercard launch integrated online platform

Central x Mastercard Priceless offers cardholders various experiences and shopping assistants.
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How foodpanda helped its merchants in Asia?

The platform introduced personalised support, growth tools, financial access, and local campaigns.
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AI checkouts challenge brands’ customer control

Brands face rising pressure to retain control as agent-led commerce accelerates.
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Bakery chain Tiong Bahru Bakery launches smaller format concept store

The store features a smaller, grab-and-go format with a retail focus.
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Philippines' sari-sari stores lead FMCG channels in Q3: report

Spending on the goods reached a short-term high in Q3, Worldpanel said.
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Coupang CEO resigns after data leak hits 33.7 million accounts

An interim chief has been appointed as police raids continue.
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E-commerce packaging market forecast to reach $114.33b by 2030

APAC will lead the growth as boxes dominate product demand.

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

Platforms like Shopee and TikTok drove FMCG spend during the quarter.

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.

Inflation pushes urban India cautious on FMCG spending

Customer spending has lessened with some goods hit harder.

UNIQLO to anchor new Keppel-operated Hanoi Center in 2026

Store opening marks first initiative under Keppel–Fast Retailing partnership.

Singapore shoppers start year-end buying earlier

Among local SMEs, 95% view e-commerce festivals as critical for capturing demand.

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.

Lazada launches tiered membership programme in six Southeast Asian markets

The programme offers discounts to fashion retailers, food deliveries, and streaming platforms.