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Estée Lauder Companies uses custom AI agent to centralise data
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.
Deliveroo receives $3.6b buyout proposal from DoorDash
DoorDash must submit a firm offer by 23 May.
Metro Retail streamlines supply chain with Gulay Farmers partnership
It will also help in improving agricultural standards and reducing waste.
Mars Petcare appoints new global people and organisation VP
He will join the company in July.
Levi’s opens largest single-floor store in Nagoya, Japan
It features the first Levi’s® Tailor Shop in the Tokai region.
Amazon Australia launches ‘Amazon Beauty Finds’ storefront
It features skincare, haircare, beauty tools, and appliances.
JD.com launches major initiative to support 60,000 new products
It aims to help these products achieve RMB1m in annual sales
SM Retail targets Gen Z with in-store shopping surge
About 31% of Filipino Gen Z prefer in-store shopping.
Funko to open first Southeast Asia store in the Philippines
It is set to open in June this year.
AI slashes inventory waste in fashion e-commerce
Smarter forecasting and personalisation sharpen retailers’ edge.
Indonesia e-commerce market to hit $46.6b by 2025
It is driven by rising internet access and smartphone usage.
JD Super partners with Ding Fong to supply frozen durian to China
Ding Fong will supply 2,500 tonnes of frozen Thai durians to China.
Tim Hortons launches packaged coffee in South Korea
It currently operates 16 locations in Seoul.
Southeast Asian sellers face AI adoption gap
Cost and implementation complexity remain key hurdles.
Commentary
This 11.11, the real battle lies in shopper confidence – not the biggest discount