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Singapore shoppers start year-end buying earlier
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.
IKEA opens first New Zealand store at Sylvia Park
It offers 7,500 products and spans 34,000 square metres.
Olive Young Seongsu stores see 592% surge in foreign spend
International card transactions climbed 79% and outpaced the 4% increase amongst domestic users.
Shopee allocates $38.46m to SME programmes for 2026
The investment covers start-up cost relief, fulfilment support, and export options.
TikTok disrupts how Asia buys beauty
Creator-led authenticity redefines how consumers buy products online.
Multisensory beauty products projected to grow through 2030
Consumers will consider how products feel in their skin, or how their scents.
APAC consumers drive rise in intentional sensory food and drink formats
China, Thailand and South Korea show demand for sensory-led consumption.
Australia retail spending rises 5.7% to $38.50b in October
Early Christmas buying and broad category gains support monthly growth.
APAC to drive global sportswear market expansion by 2029
The region is forecast to deliver a CAGR of 4.4%.
Siam Paragon launches THB850m sustainable retail building
NEXTOPIA will use renewable energy and carry 300 SME retailers, amongst others.
Nearly 3 in ten Australians shop earlier for Christmas this year
Younger adults drive higher average spend despite fewer gift buyers.
Asia Pacific marketers plan higher 2026 spending on video and e-commerce
Kantar’s ranking of 2025 media channels placed digital out-of-home in the top position for both consumers and marketers.
HK retail sales up 6.9% YoY in October
It was estimated at $35.2b.
F&B operators drive retail leasing as 2026 demand strengthens
Prime retail rents are forecast to grow 1.5% to 2.5% in 2026 in Orchard Road and the suburbs.
Dermocosmetics surge as skincare gets scientific
Innovation and education are redefining the dermocosmetics landscape.
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