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Higher consumer spending drives Australia’s credit card market
Higher consumer spending drives Australia’s credit card market
The market is expected to hit $299.7b in 2025.
Estée Lauder sales see slight decline in APAC amidst regional challenges
Sales in Hong Kong and South Korea declined.
Amazon Australia to hire 600 seasonal workers for mid-year sales
Roles will focus on picking and packing orders.
Suntory to implement price increases in Japan starting October
It will affect products in PET bottles, cans, and other containers.
Australia retail spending up 4% in March
'Other retailing’ category saw the highest growth.
Global eyewear market to hit $335.9b in 2030
It will be driven by fashion trends and tech innovation
Lanvin Group revenue falls due to to weaker demand in EMEA, China
Macroeconomic challenges contributed to the decline.
Rising tariffs push consumers toward local products, value alternatives
Nearly half are switching to cheaper brands.
TikTok launches new campaign to target high-intent users in APAC
It aims to help brands reach active shoppers in the region.
KK Group to open 200 stores in the Philippines by 2028
It now has four stores in the country so far.
Levi’s deepens cultural reach with Nagoya flagship
The new store supports Levi’s direct-to-consumer strategy.
JD Logistics expands into South Korea’s domestic supply chain market
It has launched two self-operated logistics centers in Icheon and Incheon.
IKEA opens first mixed-use store in South Korea
This is part of the group’s plan to invest over $341m the country.
Estée Lauder Companies uses custom AI agent to centralise data
It uses genAI to analyse and deliver real-time insights.
OpenAI upgrades ChatGPT with smarter shopping search, product recommendations
It is available in the GPT-4o model.
Miniso opens two-story flagship store in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
It features over 20 IP collaborations.
Hong Kong retail market struggles amidst economic pressures
It faces increased competition from major Chinese e-commerce giants.
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Retail Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Nigel Ngan and Alvin Neo of FairPrice Group
FairPrice Group’s Nigel Ngan and Alvin Neo share how merging digital and in-store experiences enhances shopping.
