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Shinsegae opens new cultural landmark 'The Heritage' in Seoul
Shinsegae opens new cultural landmark 'The Heritage' in Seoul
It restored a 90-year-old building.
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.
K-beauty brand Anua expands Amazon launch to Europe, Middle East, and Australia
It aims to reduce confusion from unauthorised listings.
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.
Nestle's Blue Bottle Coffee opens first Southeast Asia café in Singapore
It has also partnered with Bakery Brera.
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.
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