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SEA e-commerce market to reach $140b by 2030
SEA e-commerce market to reach $140b by 2030
Sales in the region have surged 46 times since 2012.
How Suntory uses heritage, celebrity endorsements to strengthen brand
The ads targeted young adults, families, and beverage connoisseurs.
Bacha Coffee opens first flagship store in Hong Kong
This is part of the brand’s ongoing global expansion strategy.
JD Sports to debut in the Philippines with two flagship stores
It was brought in by SSI Group, Inc.
New product choices drive lower brand loyalty in Vietnam
Kantar data shows Vietnam’s surge in options fuels consumers' shifting brand preferences.
CJ Olive Young expands skin analyser service to 100 stores in Korea
It provides customers with scalp and skin condition analysis.
Pomelo Fashion set to launch in Laos
The first store is slated to open in Vientiane.
Private labels drive 8% of global FMCG sales growth
53% of global shoppers are buying more private labels.
Korea's retail industry up 9.2% in March
Online sales led the growth with a 19% increase.
Flash Coffee secures $3m to fuel expansion across Indonesia
This comes after a strong year of performance.
Retail associations urge gov’t to address rising costs, retail crime in Australia
A key concern is the impact of U.S. tariffs.
Hong Kong retail sales down 3.5% in March
Online sales made up 8.1% of total retail sales.
Higher consumer spending drives Australia’s credit card market
The market is expected to hit $299.7b in 2025.
Estée Lauder sales see slight decline in APAC amidst regional challenges
Sales in Hong Kong and South Korea declined.
Amazon Australia to hire 600 seasonal workers for mid-year sales
Roles will focus on picking and packing orders.
Suntory to implement price increases in Japan starting October
It will affect products in PET bottles, cans, and other containers.
Australia retail spending up 4% in March
'Other retailing’ category saw the highest growth.
Commentary
Protecting Indonesia’s retail businesses through resilient cellular connectivity
Why e-commerce winners in SEA are rethinking operating models
Why flexible storage is the backbone of the pop-up economy
How point of sale became the hub for customer experience
APAC retailers need to rethink where fraud prevention begins
How Singapore consumer brands can build strong supply chains amidst rising input costs