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Asian retailers turn to agentic AI for inventory resilience
Asian retailers turn to agentic AI for inventory resilience
This is amidst supply chain disruptions that are observed in Asia and Australia.
Bacha Coffee opens flagship store in Ginza, Tokyo
The flagship store is part of Bacha's global expansion plans.
Global toys and games sales reach $287b in 2025 on nostalgia demand: report
Euromonitor expects video games to be the main growth driver, whilst traditional toys are likely to remain resilient.
Lady M integrates Singapore into ASEAN growth plan
Singapore remains a key market for Lady M expansion.
Central Department Store, Mastercard launch integrated online platform
Central x Mastercard Priceless offers cardholders various experiences and shopping assistants.
How foodpanda helped its merchants in Asia?
The platform introduced personalised support, growth tools, financial access, and local campaigns.
AI checkouts challenge brands’ customer control
Brands face rising pressure to retain control as agent-led commerce accelerates.
Bakery chain Tiong Bahru Bakery launches smaller format concept store
The store features a smaller, grab-and-go format with a retail focus.
Philippines' sari-sari stores lead FMCG channels in Q3: report
Spending on the goods reached a short-term high in Q3, Worldpanel said.
Coupang CEO resigns after data leak hits 33.7 million accounts
An interim chief has been appointed as police raids continue.
E-commerce packaging market forecast to reach $114.33b by 2030
APAC will lead the growth as boxes dominate product demand.
Thailand hypermarkets lose share to supermarkets, online shops in Q3: report
Platforms like Shopee and TikTok drove FMCG spend during the quarter.
KK Group returns to Indonesia with three-brand rollout
It plans to launch its X11 culture store in 2025, and KKV and THE COLOURIST in 2026.
Inflation pushes urban India cautious on FMCG spending
Customer spending has lessened with some goods hit harder.
UNIQLO to anchor new Keppel-operated Hanoi Center in 2026
Store opening marks first initiative under Keppel–Fast Retailing partnership.
Singapore shoppers start year-end buying earlier
Among local SMEs, 95% view e-commerce festivals as critical for capturing demand.
China’s FMCG market logs 1.3% growth in Q3 on more O2O purchases
Lower-tier cities factored in about 80% in the market expansion in 2025.
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