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Southeast Asia’s QR Code payments to surge 590% by 2028

This is due to the cross-border interoperability within countries in the region. 

Singapore customers seek transparency amidst companies’ AI adoption growth

About 9 in 10 said they want to know whether they are speaking with AI or a human.

Wolverine World Wide sell Hush Puppies IP in China

It will continue to own and operate the Hush Puppies brand in other markets.

Central Retail unit’s revenue could reach $285.2m

Central Marketing Group has over 40 lifestyle brands in its portfolio.

Hong Kong average retail vacancy rate hits three-year record low in Q2

Leasing activities recover as Hong Kong’s retail sector continues to improve.

Overall retail vacancy in China’s 16 major markets down to 11.01% in Q2

Brands are opening their first stores or are accelerating their expansion in China.

Payment cards lead e-commerce payments in UAE

Alternative payments are the second most preferred payment method.

E-commerce platform Temu launches in the Philippines

Temu will have to compete with e-commerce giants such as Shopee and Lazada.

UNIQLO names COO to lead global expansion

Board Director Daisuke Tsukagoshi’s appointment will take effect on 1 September.

Retail sector amongst leading GenAI talent recruiters

Amazon.com has a job posting for Machine Learning Architect.

Roark Capital acquires Subway

Subway accounts for 14% of the global sales in the bakery products limited-service restaurants sector.

Starbucks Malaysia launches Signing Store in Borneo

Signing Stores create job opportunities for the deaf, and hard-of-hearing people.

Marimekko expands to Vietnam, Malaysia

It signed a franchise deal with Jaspal Group for its growth in Asia.

JD.com, Gucci ink digital partnership

Gucci will open its flagship online store on the e-commerce platform.