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IKEA and Australia Post enter three-year strategic partnership
IKEA and Australia Post enter three-year strategic partnership
It is expected to further expand IKEA’s delivery footprint in Australia.
What brands can do to drive growth of snacking in Asia
Packaged food sales in Asia Pacific grew by 2.5% between 2018 and 2023.
L Catterton invests in Viee to expand plant-based beverage brand in China
It aims to bolster Viee’s presence in its home regions of Sichuan and Chongqing.
Two-thirds of Australian small retailers prioritise innovative customer strategies
This comes amidst ongoing financial struggles affecting many small businesses.
Love, Bonito opens first retail store in the Philippines
The expansion follows Love, Bonito’s recent rebranding and assortment revamp in March.
MINISO launches talent training program in Malaysia
It recruits over 10 Malaysian graduates from prestigious universities worldwide.
Australians to spend $540m on Father’s Day amidst decline in spending
The top gift category is alcohol and food, accounting for 34% of total spending.
Jaspal Group partners with Centric Software to boost operational efficiency
It aims to scale sustainably and enhance efficiency as it expands across Southeast Asia.
Fragrance ingredients market to grow by $3.82b by 2028
It is driven by the rising demand for cosmetic products and a shift towards natural ingredients.
Rakuten rebrands online grocery service as ‘Rakuten Mart’
The existing Rakuten Seiyu Netsuper website and app will remain in use, with operations extending from several regional warehouses.
Morinaga Nutritional Foods Vietnam unveils innovative product line
It leverages Morinaga Milk's extensive experience and advanced technologies to drive market innovation.
Ajinomoto launches new brand ‘Atlr.72’ to start green food business in SG
It aims to promote eco-friendly eating habits by using plant-based, cell-based, and microbial-based ingredients.
Nestle's Blue Bottle Coffee debuts in Singapore with limited-time pop-up
This marks the brand's first presence in Singapore.
Isetan Mitsukoshi secures approval for Isetan (Singapore) acquisition
The scheme is subject to final approval from the High Court of Singapore.
Snacks and drinks market sees 38% share from out-of-home sales in Q1 2024
Salty snacks show fastest growth at 19%.
1 in 2 APAC consumers willing to pay more for science-backed beauty products
About 38% prioritise premium ingredients over brand names in skincare.
China retail spending growth to remain tepid through 2025
This is due to ongoing soft macroeconomic conditions.
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