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New Balance expands presence in Kuwait with new concept store
New Balance expands presence in Kuwait with new concept store
The concept, already launched in the UAE and Qatar, is now expanding to Kuwait.
Singapore retail sales slows in December 2025 as online shopping declines
Online sales share fell to 14.8% in December from 17% in November.
Festive season and fiscal boost drive Indonesia’s consumer sector in early 2026
Seasonal demand and easing costs support near-term earnings.
Hong Kong retail up 6.6% in December as e-commerce, tourism boost sales
Online sales made up 8.8% of the total.
Primark UAE entry begins with three Dubai stores in 2026 rollout
The first will open at Dubai Mall in March.
Tim Ho Wan doubles restaurants in Hong Kong following Jollibee acquisition
The brand also reversed a loss in the first half of 2025.
New roadmap sets course for Miniso's IP-led growth
It plans to enhance its store formats and strengthen end-to-end IP operations.
South Korea retail sales shift online as supermarkets decline
Government stimulus boosted offline sales in late 2025.
Luxury appeal, immersive experiences drive LVMH’s market resilience
Growth in Asia also rebounded in the second half of 2025.
IKEA Japan to shut Harajuku and Shinjuku stores
IKEA Shibuya will become the company’s central Tokyo hub.
Why are Asian consumers paying more for validated wellness?
Trust gaps and health priorities drive science-backed beauty demand.
China luxury shows early rebound amidst stronger markets, local spending
Beauty and experience-based categories led growth.
Clean beauty market to triple as retailers ditch synthetic legacies
Asia underpins growth driven by ingredient transparency.
Two-thirds of Australian shoppers ditch manned counters for self-checkout
This is due to convenience, flexible payment options, and purchase privacy.
Frasers Property launches 9-mall rebrand and tech overhaul
Rebrand coincides with Frasers Centrepoint Trust’s 20th anniversary.
Brands pivot to AI-optimised marketing as GenAI shopping grows
They are adopting generative engine optimisation to appear in AI-driven search results.
China's ANTA Sports buys 29% PUMA stake for $1.8b
The deal is expected to close by the end of 2026,
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