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JD.com launches $5.25-per-share takeover bid for Germany's Ceconomy
JD.com launches $5.25-per-share takeover bid for Germany's Ceconomy
57.1% of shares have already been committed.
2 days ago
Oh!Some opens first store in Thailand
More locations are expected to open in the country later this year.
2 days ago
Hong Kong retail sales up 0.7% in June
Online retail sales accounted for 8.5% of the total.
2 days ago
Australian retail sales up 4.9% in June
It was driven by strong EOFY sales.
2 days ago
Rakuten launches AI agent across mobile, web platforms
It offers tools such as AI chat, voice input, image search, and translation.
2 days ago
Indian consumers lead APAC in discretionary spending
Spending is strong in dining, jewelry, electronics, and travel.
2 days ago
Virtual try-on market to hit $27.7b by 2031
It was driven by AR and AI demand.
2 days ago
Japan's ABC-MART to launch first Philippine store in September
A second store is also planned to open in November 2025.
2 days ago
Starbucks China launches new tech initiative to cut emissions, boost sustainability
It will now have digital oversight of emissions across its value chain.
4 days ago
India’s travel retail market set to hit $1.8b by 2030
It is on track to become the world’s third-largest air travel market by 2030.
4 days ago
Australia sees sharpest rise in consumer optimism across APAC
Net optimism in Australia rose by three percentage points.
4 days ago
Taiwan retail sales decline 2.9% in June
It was largely driven by a sharp 17.3% drop in motor vehicle and motorcycle sales.
4 days ago
Cocoa and chocolate market to hit $28.24b by 2030
Growth is fuelled by a surge in premium and functional products.
4 days ago
Japanese consumers shift shopping habits amidst soaring inflation
51% of consumers are now engaging in new shopping behaviors.
4 days ago
Adidas to gain on Nike in 2025 as market shifts: report
New Balance and Skechers are also expected to gain.
4 days ago
Why do manufacturers bypass retailers with direct livestream sales?
Brands across Asia-Pacific are turning to factory livestreams to boost margins.
4 days ago
Dietary supplements market to reach $351.8b by 2032
It is driven by increasing health awareness.
5 days ago
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