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Nearly 90% of consumers from emerging Asian markets want more sustainable lifestyle

Consumers from emerging markets are the most willing to learn more about sustainability.

Nearly 90% of consumers from emerging Asian markets want more sustainable lifestyle

Consumers from emerging markets are the most willing to learn more about sustainability.

Japan’s games, puzzles market almost double in 2022

Driven by Pokemon, it recorded the fastest growth in Asia.

Love, Bonito: Empowering women through purpose-driven fashion

CEO Dione Song shares the brand’s three-fold strategy as it expands into new markets whilst strengthening the organisation and adoption of technology.

DFI Retail Group expands mobile payment methods in over 800 store outlets

This covers all 7-Eleven, Cold Storage, Giant and Guardian stores in Singapore.

JD.com launches AI large language model ChatRhino

ChatRhino aims to address challenges across JD.com’s business operations.

Amazon, EnterpriseSG and SBF roll out cross-border brand launchpad

The programme over 100 local MSMEs to grow in the US.

Social Commerce, a retail game-changer with triple growth potential

Olivier Gergele of EY-Parthenon unveils the dynamic trends reshaping retail — from social commerce to AI, ESG sustainability, and the emerging Metaverse.

Foodpanda: Fast delivery now a retail necessity

Foodpanda’s Christian Urban explains innovative approach towards quick commerce services with over 200 major retailers and 2,000 outlets going live.

Alamanda Shopping Centre’s first major redevelopment underway

It will be completed and relaunched in the fourth quarter of 2024.

In a Barbie World: Barbie movie could boost doll sales

The industry is expected to grow 16% in 2026 from 2022 levels.

Philippines’ Emperador expands distillery in Scotland

The dual-listed firm grew its Invergordon Distillery to 92 hectares from 45.4 hectares.

Ingka to launch meeting place, retail centre in India

Lykli Gurugaram is expected to open in late 2025.

How the Chinese consumer market evolved post-pandemic: PwC

There is a rise in the consumption of items for outdoor activities, amongst others.

Thailand’s Lotus launches employee-free smart store

The store uses artificial intelligence to enable customers to shop.

Shrinkflation: Balancing margins and consumer satisfaction

RSM Partner David Eu said shrinkflation is working for retailers by reducing product sizes to maintain prices whilst managing consumer expectations.