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TikTok Shop Malaysia extends free returns to 30 days for mall products
TikTok Shop Malaysia extends free returns to 30 days for mall products
This applies exclusively to items with the official 'Mall' badge.
Australian retailers warn RBA’s rate hold a setback for sector recovery
RBA holds cash rate at 3.85% despite easing inflation.
Global cheese market to hit $225.42b by 2030
It is driven by rising demand for plant-based alternatives.
Guess Jeans launches Tokyo flagship
Japan is now one of the company’s most important international markets.
Food delivery share in Asia Pacific rises to 23%
The region now accounts for 40% of global foodservice sales.
Tumi opens first flagship store in China
It introduces a scenario-based display strategy.
South Korea retail sales up 7% in May
It was driven by a continued surge in online sales.
Columbia Sportswear opens largest Japan store
It offers the brand’s most extensive product lineup in the country.
Flash Coffee appoints new CEO to lead Indonesia expansion
It plans to scale to over 500 stores across Indonesia.
L’Oréal to acquire professional haircare brand Color Wow
It is expected to close after standard regulatory approvals.
Australia retail spending up 3.3% in May
All retail categories recorded year-on-year growth.
Why Singapore is emerging as key launchpad for luxury retail in Asia
The city-state now has over 240,000 millionaires.
Retailers struggle to align AI with business strategy
Many APAC retailers face barriers in data readiness.
India’s Royaloak Furniture enters UAE market with three new stores
The new outlets are located in Silicon Central Mall, RAK Mall , and Lulu Mall.
Miniso opens first flagship store in South Korea
The store features over 3,500 products.
IKEA cuts restaurant prices globally
It is also updating its menu with new Asian-inspired dishes.
Kolmar Korea expands globally with natural K-beauty products
The company invests heavily in r&d.
Commentary
This 11.11, the real battle lies in shopper confidence – not the biggest discount