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Marks & Spencer returns to Philippines with new franchise deal
First new store planned for Glorietta in Makati.
JD.com accelerates Hong Kong expansion with first JD MALL
Plans to open up to eight more stores in the region within three years.
Laneige opens first global flagship in Seoul with AI-powered beauty services
Includes AI-based skin analysis for personalised skincare formulation.
Singapore retail sales up 5.4% in April as consumer sentiment improves
Total retail sales for April were estimated at $4.3b.
Rakuten and FamilyMart expand loyalty program with points incentive
First-ever SPU integration of a non-Rakuten Group company.
Jollibee lands at Hong Kong International Airport as it expands global footprint
Operates 24 hours daily.
Macau boutique gets experiential upgrade with Cartier’s open salon and bar debut
Includes two private VIP salons for exclusive appointments and private experiences.
52TOYS targets global travelers with Hong Kong International Airport store opening
Product mix includes IP collectibles, travel essentials, and airport-exclusive items.
Skechers taps Brandman Retail to strengthen e-commerce presence in India
Covers platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Ajio, Tata CLiQ, and Nykaa Fashion.
Bulla tops Peters in Australia’s ice cream market share
Connoisseur and Streets lost funnel strength.
Google launches AI-powered virtual try-on feature in Singapore
The feature works with a single uploaded photo.
UNIQLO opens its largest South Korea store in Myeongdong
The store spans about 3,200 sqm across three floors.
IKEA opens first small-format store in eastern Beijing
The 1,500-square-meter outlet is in Wangfujing WellTown mall in Tongzhou District.
AI outputs risk recycling retail ideas
Richard Tanadi says leaders should keep humans in charge of pricing and product strategy.
Price wars force Thai brands into channel integration
Priceza says fragmented journeys make single-channel e-commerce unsustainable.
F&B brands abandon mass-market advertising
Programmatic ad buying is pushing brands toward data led targeting.
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