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APAC consumers demand multi-functional cosmetics
APAC consumers demand multi-functional cosmetics
Demand is rising for products that address multiple needs in one formula.
How social media Is redefining skincare choices in Southeast Asia
Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are now key sources for skincare information and reviews.
Global luxury spending to reach $1.6t in 2024
Growth expected is just between -1% and 1%.
5 major shifts in consumer behaviour to expect in 2025
Quality, functionality, convenience, and price drive purchase decisions across all trends.
Fashion industry faces uncertainty in 2025
This is amidst economic challenges, shifting consumer preferences, and global trade disruptions.
Nestlé and Formula 1 announce multi-year partnership
It will bring KitKat branding and fan activations to select Grand Prix events.
Perfume industry faces demand for transparency and personalisation
Consumers increasingly seek custom scents.
Chinese dairy producers target adult nutrition as infant formula demand declines
The baby milk sector in the country is expected to see up to 3% annual decline from 2023 to 2029.
How retailers are adapting to changing digital consumer expectations
They now seek highly personalised, seamless online experiences.
4 key factors driving innovation in the spirits industry
Millennials and Gen Z are increasingly driving spirits sales.
Delivery Hero to offer 15% stake in Talabat via IPO on Dubai Financial Market
It will retain a majority stake in Talabat.
Empathy becomes critical for APAC retailers adapting to Gen Z
Retailers must balance AI with human touch.
4 key trends that will shape food and drink industry by 2025
It will be defined by nutrition, mental health, supply chain adaptation, and tech integration.
JD Super to launch over 1,000 new int’l brands
80% of Chinese consumers are interested in imported goods.
Hermès revamps Takashimaya flagship store in Singapore
This marks a refreshed chapter since its original opening in 1993.
K-Food surge fuels Asia’s new probiotic boom
Korean food trends are reshaping Asia's appetite for probiotics and functional foods.
Estée Lauder appoints Stéphane de La Faverie as new CEO
He will succeed Fabrizio Freda.
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