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Digital access gaps reshape Philippine retail competition
Digital access gaps reshape Philippine retail competition
This results in a fragmented digital landscape where consumers interact with brands in very different ways.
Lazada urges fashion retailers to prioritise seller intelligence over scale
Personalised feeds improve basket size and repeat purchases.
Hyper-connected Filipinos drive omnichannel shift and personalised experiences
Gatherings and community influence buying behavior.
Philippine digital commerce expands via social discovery and hyperlocal strategies
Still, physical stores remain important.
Why customer focus alone is insufficient for retail survival
Executives must think about employees just as much as customers.
Fragrance brands turn to AI to meet consumer demands
This allows companies to tailor their product strategies effectively.
Authentic Brands Group appoints NewRee as Reebok partner in Greater China
The partnership covers Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Flipkart moves holding company to India ahead of IPO
The move supports the company’s planned stock market listing in India.
Online shopping boom drives 17.7% growth in Singapore’s ecommerce
Livestream shopping on TikTok, Shopee, Lazada, and Facebook is gaining popularity.
JD.com retail drives growth through offline expansion and services
JD Retail posted fourth-quarter operating income of $1.4b.
Shopee powers Sea Limited to $1.6b full-year net income
The group reported net income of $410.9m in Q4.
Vietnam expansion supports Central Retail growth in 2025
The company recorded core profit for 2025 of $231.2m.
Cafés and restaurants drive retail sales growth across Australia
Household goods and department stores also saw moderate rises.
IKEA China cuts wait times with self-driving vehicles in Hefei
Customer pick-up wait times cut from six hours to two hours.
Seven in 10 say beauty choices are shaped by health concerns, GlobalData says
This comes amidst a growing awareness of the link between diet, skin health, and overall appearance.
Estée Lauder to acquire remaining stake in Forest Essentials
The deal builds on an 18-year partnership,
Singapore retail sales edge down 0.4% in January
The decline was partly due to CNY falling in February.
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