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Young consumers, e-commerce drive Indonesia’s beauty boom

The country is now a key growth market for global beauty brands.

Robotic last-mile delivery market to hit $1.74b by 2032

Robotic deliveries are also projected to reach 25,000 by 2032.

ShopUp and Sary merge to form SILQ Group

It is supported by $110m in funding

SM Supermalls taps cleaning robots in modernisation push

Malls have become the ultimate third space where digital and physical worlds merge.

Luckin Coffee taps Stripe to drive expansion in Singapore, Malaysia

This enables local payment methods such as GrabPay, PayNow, and FPX.

7-Eleven turns Philippine stores into financial hubs

It is pushing credit access by acting as a front end for traditional banks.

Temu partners with Eurofins to strengthen product safety, compliance

Eurofins Assurance will conduct independent product inspections.

Easter to drive $20b in Australia's retail spending

It will be led by DIY projects, travel, and food.

Retailers told to harness tech for smooth customer journey

Data insights help businesses predict needs and tailor interactions accordingly.

Philippine retailers seek fair tax treatment vs e-commerce

An uneven playing field is said to be hurting traditional sellers.

Sta. Lucia Land banks on growth in Philippine countryside

The company is developing 110 projects nationwide, from convenience stores to malls.

YouTube, Shopee partner to launch Shopping Affiliate Program in Singapore

It aims to accelerates product discovery and amplifies brand reach.

Social media replaces search engines as key shopping, discovery tool

Platforms like TikTok and Douyin are growing rapidly.

Shein increases use of deadstock fabric by 40% in 2024

The initiative is part of SHEIN’s evoluSHEIN roadmap.