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Margin squeeze drives Thai e-commerce to rethink marketplace dependence
Margin squeeze drives Thai e-commerce to rethink marketplace dependence
Marketplaces, once the growth engine, are now costlier as commissions have surged over the past two years.
Brands urged to pivot to owned channels amidst rising platform fees
Platform fees now reach as high as 20%.
MINISO opens doors to immersive IP store at VivoCity
VivoCity adds themed retail zones as MINISO scales experiential format in Singapore.
Over 60% of older adults make weekly mall visits, study finds
Most visit for dining and essentials, study finds.
Olive Young expands regional flagship stores as anchor strategy for local growth
At least 43 large stores will be opened or renovated outside the capital area.
Hyderabad retail strengthens as new malls and brand entry fuel growth
Rents increased across Prime Suburbs.
Functional foods go mainstream as consumers demand health benefits
Protein, gut health, and energy are now standard product features.
MINISO marks 10 years in Vietnam with new ‘Friends’ retail concept
The outlet has been redesigned to focus on character-based merchandising.
Vietnam’s WinCommerce expands store network amidst turnaround to profit
It plans to expand to about 6100 stores by end-2026.
TikTok Shop strengthens IP protection efforts in digital commerce bootcamp
Over 40 million listings were blocked for IP violations in 2025.
Matcha shortage spurs calls for stricter rules as counterfeits rise
Clear origin labels and tougher import checks help curb risks.
Olive Young adopts Gemini Enterprise across operations in AI push
It will also be used to monitor product displays and inventory in real time.
Asia consumption nears $7t as strategies split
Diverging consumer behaviour across markets forces firms to rethink regional playbooks.
Nestlé confirms sale of Blue Bottle Coffee to Centurium Capital
The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026.
Hermès blends mythology and craftsmanship in HK's Elements mall reopening
Store design is inspired by mythical creatures and the five elements.
CJ Olive Young to launch ‘Olive Point’ loyalty system in May
Points can be used like cash across its online and offline stores.
Zalora partners with PGMall to expand reach in Malaysia
Selected fashion collections will now be available on PGMall.
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