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Health and beauty segments anchor DFI’s 35% profit growth in 2025
Health and beauty segments anchor DFI’s 35% profit growth in 2025
Its convenience segment also returned to profit growth during the second half of the year.
Digital adoption and UPI payments fuel India’s e-commerce expansion
AI tools are increasingly used by retailers to personalise shopping and improve product discovery.
Social media drives Australians’ big-ticket purchases
Cars were the most common large purchase linked to social media.
South Korea’s major retailers post 4.4% sales jump in January
Online sales rose across all product categories.
Smart beauty seen driving transformation in beauty sector
AI, AR and connected devices accelerate personalisation.
Discount boom and e-grocery drive change as MENA retail struggles to grow
Most MENA grocery markets grew slowly or contracted in 2024, except Morocco.
Trust deficit hits Malaysia's online checkouts
Delivery lapses and hidden costs spur drop-offs.
Retailers embed AI to boost competitiveness
AI with intent drives lifecycle decisions.
First MINISO LAND in Malaysia brings over 100 IPs
The store features 15 interactive zones.
Golden Goose expands Japan footprint with Osaka flagship
It targets the high-traffic Shinsaibashi-suji district for its latest outlet.
Tourism surge and specialty retail drive China’s 5.7% CNY sales growth
However, mass-market malls saw traffic down 3.9% YoY.
Bluebell Group names new CEO
It also formalises the executive leadership team.
Central Pattana to Invest $836m in Central Phuket Expansion
Total space will increase 40% to 500,000 square meters by 2028.
RPC enters AU market through Goodness Group acquisition
The acquisition expands its global health-focused beverage portfolio.
Thailand’s Konvy Beauty opens first Philippine flagship store
Offers hundreds of brands, including Thai, K-beauty, and local products.
Deliveroo parent exits Singapore and Japan as multi-month review cites conditions
The decision comes after a multi-month review of market conditions.
Marks & Spencer exits Philippine market after nearly 40 years
The closure reflects changing consumer trends.
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