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1 in 3 Australians now use AI for shopping
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
FMG opens regional HQ, first Urban Revivo store in HK
It cited the region’s strategic position and trade advantages for expansion.
Jollibee enters gaming space with new campaign ‘Gamejoy’
It is now live across all Jollibee stores nationwide.
K-beauty sector rebounds with $4.9M in early 2025 funding
It raised a total of $453m to date.
L’Oréal names first chief innovation and prospective officer
She will oversee L’Oréal’s innovation teams.
Raffles City launches second edition of Beauty Vault pop-up
It will feature 21 premium brands.
SEA e-commerce market to reach $140b by 2030
Sales in the region have surged 46 times since 2012.
How Suntory uses heritage, celebrity endorsements to strengthen brand
The ads targeted young adults, families, and beverage connoisseurs.
Bacha Coffee opens first flagship store in Hong Kong
This is part of the brand’s ongoing global expansion strategy.
JD Sports to debut in the Philippines with two flagship stores
It was brought in by SSI Group, Inc.
New product choices drive lower brand loyalty in Vietnam
Kantar data shows Vietnam’s surge in options fuels consumers' shifting brand preferences.
CJ Olive Young expands skin analyser service to 100 stores in Korea
It provides customers with scalp and skin condition analysis.
Pomelo Fashion set to launch in Laos
The first store is slated to open in Vientiane.
Private labels drive 8% of global FMCG sales growth
53% of global shoppers are buying more private labels.
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This 11.11, the real battle lies in shopper confidence – not the biggest discount