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Buttonscarves opens first physical store in Jewel Changi
Buttonscarves opens first physical store in Jewel Changi
This forms part of the brand’s Southeast Asia expansion.
Primark opens first flagship store in the Middle East
The store has over 60,000 square feet of shopping space.
Data reshapes fashion as consumers demand purpose and personalisation
Brands are using data analytics to sharpen assortments, predict behavior, and cut waste.
AI solutions counter soaring retail crime losses
Integrated AI video, cloud, and access solutions combat retail crime.
South Korea's Bunjang launches AI authentication system to fight counterfeits
It verifies authenticity in just six seconds with 99.9% accuracy.
Smaller cities in China drive consumption for the foodservice sector
The sector’s value jumped to $385b in the first half of the year
Shopee and Meta partner to streamline social commerce in SEA
New tools include affiliate marketing features and Collaborative Ads for Facebook Live.
Watsons launches pharmacy eConsultation service in Singapore
It accessible via the Watsons website and mobile app
Adore Beauty appoints Jason Murray as incoming chair
He will stand for election at the 2025 AGM on 21 November.
Smaller F&B operators drive HK retail leasing momentum
Upscale Korean dining concepts are leading the surge.
Kering and L’Oréal announce $4.6b partnership in luxury beauty and wellness
It is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
Digital catalogues drive in-store shopping boom amongst Australians
98% of Australians still shop in-store.
Here’s what’s driving Japan’s retail leasing demand
Korean and Chinese brands are expanding rapidly in fashion, F&B, and cosmetics.
Prime malls keep Thailand’s retail market steady despite tourist slowdown
F&B remains the strongest driver of new leasing activity.
Recession Glam drives consumers to demand cheaper beauty
Asia-Pacific shoppers are cutting costs but still expect premium experiences.
RCS challenges SMS dominance in business messaging
Rich Communication Services is moving from innovation to mainstream.
Vietnam tops SEA in e-commerce growth confidence despite regulatory hurdles
Vietnam ranks high in logistics, platform strength, and innovation.
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