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Manila retail strengthens as foreign brands expand in 2026
Manila retail strengthens as foreign brands expand in 2026
F&B segment remained the key driver of growth.
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Grocery aisles go experimental as Gen Z drives 'newstalgia' food trend
Demand is rising for sweet-spicy-tangy “swangy” flavor profiles.
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Birkenstock expands Japan presence with new Osaka concept store
The store includes a Care Essentials area.
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Experiential concepts gain traction in Greater Kuala Lumpur retail scene
International retailers continued to enter the market.
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Global brands risk underperforming without India localisation
E-commerce and young consumers drive growth, but localisation, inflation and policy risks could shape outcomes.
20 hours ago
Taiwan and South Korea travellers lead Asia in shopping-driven trips
Luxury malls, designer districts and night markets remain key attractions.
1 day ago
HK retail sales up 11.8% as durable goods and jewellery drive growth
Growth extended to a tenth straight month.
1 day ago
Temu joins IAAC to strengthen IP protection efforts
It will collaborate with brands and enforcement partners.
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Emerging brands expand in Shenzhen as consumers shift to lifestyle categories
Flagship openings and store upgrades also rise to enhance customer experience.
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PGMall’s 'ConsuMerchant' model lets shoppers earn up to 3.5% cashback
The platform’s brand onboarding grew nearly fivefold last year.
1 day ago
Retailers told to challenge market norms with ‘intelligent naivety’
Flying Fish Lab’s Mario Braz de Matos urges firms to play to their strengths
1 day ago
Fragmented data infrastructure slowing down AI deployment in Malaysia's retail sector
Most retailers are still in the experimentation stage rather than full transformation.
1 day ago
Emerging tech brands seize Shenzhen malls as smartphone giants retreat
The report noted that only 38% of their stores are in suburban areas as of 2025.
2 days ago
India snack makers turn traditional ingredients into packaged products
Millets, pulses, makhana, and region-specific grains are being processed into ready-to-eat snacks.
2 days ago
Malaysian retailers told to adopt multi-layer strategy as marketplace reliance grows
Marketplaces remain a critical entry point for consumer discovery and acquisition across Southeast Asia
2 days ago
Retailers with fragmented data face algorithmic invisibility
Brands without machine-readable product data may vanish from results entirely.
2 days ago
APAC retail investment jumps $7.2b as rents slide
F&B and fashion drive the leasing activity across the region.
2 days ago
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