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Southeast Asia’s private consumption to near $5t by 2035

43% of consumers are cutting back on non-essential household spending.
2 days ago

Online sellers outpace discount chains as Australians chase cheaper deals: report

Kmart (58%) and Big W (45%) remain the top brands linked with low prices.
3 days ago

Taobao Singapore launches affiliates platform

Users can earn up to 30% in commission on successful referrals.
3 days ago

Affiliate marketing drives over 21% of revenue for SG brands

Brands plan to allocate between 25% and 50% of affiliate budgets to influencer-led partnerships.
4 days ago

Shinsegae to close duty-free shop in Incheon airport DF2 by 2026

It will retain operations only at DF4 as retail group faces losses.
5 days ago

Lazada invests over $25m for bigger 11.11 sale

The company is rolling out enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities and affiliate solutions.
5 days ago

TikTok reaches 460 million monthly users in Southeast Asia

Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand drive platform’s expansion
5 days ago

Australia's retail sales grow 4.3% in September ahead of holiday peak

Broad sector gains point to steady consumer demand
5 days ago

Starbucks, Boyu Capital form JV to operate China stores

The deal is expected to close in Q2 FY2026, pending regulatory approval.
5 days ago

POP MART sets foot in the Middle East

The launch features a selection of travel-exclusive POP MART collectibles.
5 days ago

Lanvin Group taps Jiyang Han as new CFO

He succeeds David Chan, who left the role on 27 October.
5 days ago

H&M opens new creative space in Seongsu, South Korea

A top-floor creative space will host local talents, artists and creators.
5 days ago

First Miniso Land in Thailand offers 80 IP-specialty products

Merchandise features Sanrio and Disney characters, amongst others, as brand enters the country.  

Buttonscarves opens first physical store in Jewel Changi

This forms part of the brand’s Southeast Asia expansion.

Primark opens first flagship store in the Middle East

The store has over 60,000 square feet of shopping space.

Data reshapes fashion as consumers demand purpose and personalisation

Brands are using data analytics to sharpen assortments, predict behavior, and cut waste.