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IKEA China cuts wait times with self-driving vehicles in Hefei
IKEA China cuts wait times with self-driving vehicles in Hefei
Customer pick-up wait times cut from six hours to two hours.
Seven in 10 say beauty choices are shaped by health concerns, GlobalData says
This comes amidst a growing awareness of the link between diet, skin health, and overall appearance.
Estée Lauder to acquire remaining stake in Forest Essentials
The deal builds on an 18-year partnership,
Singapore retail sales edge down 0.4% in January
The decline was partly due to CNY falling in February.
Health and beauty segments anchor DFI’s 35% profit growth in 2025
Its convenience segment also returned to profit growth during the second half of the year.
Digital adoption and UPI payments fuel India’s e-commerce expansion
AI tools are increasingly used by retailers to personalise shopping and improve product discovery.
Social media drives Australians’ big-ticket purchases
Cars were the most common large purchase linked to social media.
South Korea’s major retailers post 4.4% sales jump in January
Online sales rose across all product categories.
Smart beauty seen driving transformation in beauty sector
AI, AR and connected devices accelerate personalisation.
Discount boom and e-grocery drive change as MENA retail struggles to grow
Most MENA grocery markets grew slowly or contracted in 2024, except Morocco.
Trust deficit hits Malaysia's online checkouts
Delivery lapses and hidden costs spur drop-offs.
Retailers embed AI to boost competitiveness
AI with intent drives lifecycle decisions.
First MINISO LAND in Malaysia brings over 100 IPs
The store features 15 interactive zones.
Golden Goose expands Japan footprint with Osaka flagship
It targets the high-traffic Shinsaibashi-suji district for its latest outlet.
Tourism surge and specialty retail drive China’s 5.7% CNY sales growth
However, mass-market malls saw traffic down 3.9% YoY.
Bluebell Group names new CEO
It also formalises the executive leadership team.
Central Pattana to Invest $836m in Central Phuket Expansion
Total space will increase 40% to 500,000 square meters by 2028.
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