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DFI Retail group sells 22.2% stake in Robinsons Retail Holdings

Proceeds will be used to support DFI’s capital allocation strategy.

7-Eleven Malaysia to acquire 30% stake in BLoyalty

It will buy 30% of BLoyalty for $211,465.

Retailers race to fix store experience in Vietnam

As Vietnam’s middle class grows, retailers are investing in offline store formats.

CJ Foods to build new mandu factory in Japan

Construction is expected to finish by July.

Lazada announces $100m annual investment in affiliate programme

Affiliate marketing drives 20% of Southeast Asia’s online sales.

Record heat drives sales surge in Philippines' sari-sari stores

In Visayas and Mindanao alone, refreshment drink sales hit PHP 64 million.

OH!SOME opens first Singapore store

It will feature anime collectibles from popular titles.

Shakey’s Pizza plans to open 430 new stores in 2025

130 new international stores added since Q1 2024.

8 in 10 consumers now rely on AI search

60% of searches now end without any click.

1 in 3 Australians now use AI for shopping

Gen Z and Millennials remain the top users of AI for purchases.

Video contents influence 62% of Singapore e-commerce purchases

Shopee and YouTube double down on creator-powered digital commerce.

CJ Olive Young opens first Korean snacks store in Busan

It offers Korean healthy snacks popular with tourists.

Alibaba credits AI-driven strategy for strong growth

AI-related products posted triple-digit growth