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Nestlé and Formula 1 announce multi-year partnership
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.
Domino’s Pizza CEO Don Meij to retire after 40 years with the company
Mark van Dyck has been appointed to succeed him, effective 6 November.
Baby boomers drive growth in healthy ageing skincare market
Interest is also growing in products that support both skin and mental health.
5 in 10 Australians already buying Christmas gifts
Holiday spending on presents is forecast to hit $11.8b this year.
Asia Pacific’s retail sales to grow 24% by 2028
The Shopper Reinvented megatrend will increase at a CAGR of 11%.
Coca-Cola Q3 2024 ads focus on cultural moments to boost consumer engagement
It included campaigns that tied into global cultural moments, such as K-pop, Chinese New Year, and Nepal’s Dashain festival.
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