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Starbucks launches ChatGPT integration to personalise drink discovery

Photos can be used to help personalise drink choices.
5 hours ago

Selective retail transactions favour prime high street locations in Seoul

Tourism recovery is driving foot traffic and supporting key retail corridors.
5 hours ago

Golden Goose opens largest APAC flagship in Beijing with Venetian concept

Features include co-creation area, bespoke sneakers, tailoring, and VIP lounge.
5 hours ago

Russell Street retail rents diverge, leasing splits in March

New, renewed, and pre-committed leases show both rental increases and declines.
5 hours ago

JD Kai Bo links loyalty and shopping to HKChat AI

Retail interaction moves into a conversational AI layer inside the shopping ecosystem.
7 hours ago

Online shopping boom drives Malaysia e-commerce growth momentum

Major sales events boost online transactions.
7 hours ago

Ho Chi Minh City retail shifts toward experiential formats despite cautious spending

International and lifestyle brands continued expanding.
7 hours ago

Malaysia’s Village Grocer expands northern footprint with new Vangohh Eminent outlet

Offers imported produce from Australia, Japan, Korea, and New Zealand.
7 hours ago

Agentic commerce set to reshape Australian retail as AI takes over

Experiential retail is tipped to gain as commodity categories migrate online.
2 days ago

Manila retail strengthens as foreign brands expand in 2026

F&B segment remained the key driver of growth.
3 days ago

Grocery aisles go experimental as Gen Z drives 'newstalgia' food trend

Demand is rising for sweet-spicy-tangy “swangy” flavor profiles.
3 days ago

Birkenstock expands Japan presence with new Osaka concept store

The store includes a Care Essentials area.
3 days ago

Experiential concepts gain traction in Greater Kuala Lumpur retail scene

International retailers continued to enter the market.
3 days ago

Global brands risk underperforming without India localisation

E-commerce and young consumers drive growth, but localisation, inflation and policy risks could shape outcomes.
4 days ago

Taiwan and South Korea travellers lead Asia in shopping-driven trips

Luxury malls, designer districts and night markets remain key attractions.
4 days ago

HK retail sales up 11.8% as durable goods and jewellery drive growth

Growth extended to a tenth straight month.
4 days ago