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Fragmented data infrastructure slowing down AI deployment in Malaysia's retail sector
Fragmented data infrastructure slowing down AI deployment in Malaysia's retail sector
Most retailers are still in the experimentation stage rather than full transformation.
Emerging tech brands seize Shenzhen malls as smartphone giants retreat
The report noted that only 38% of their stores are in suburban areas as of 2025.
India snack makers turn traditional ingredients into packaged products
Millets, pulses, makhana, and region-specific grains are being processed into ready-to-eat snacks.
Malaysian retailers told to adopt multi-layer strategy as marketplace reliance grows
Marketplaces remain a critical entry point for consumer discovery and acquisition across Southeast Asia
Retailers with fragmented data face algorithmic invisibility
Brands without machine-readable product data may vanish from results entirely.
APAC retail investment jumps $7.2b as rents slide
F&B and fashion drive the leasing activity across the region.
Retailers urged to act on sustainability as 70% Vietnamese shoppers ready
Incentives and convenience can drive adoption of eco-friendly habits.
APAC consumer firms boost AI agent use; Few projects reach scale
Most initiatives stall before deployment even as uptake accelerates across sectors.
Indonesia consumers shift toward global brands as domestic preference falls
Preference for domestic brands dropped from 57% in 2024 to 33% in 2025.
India e-retail shifts toward instant delivery and AI shopping
Tier 2+ cities and Gen Z accelerate $66b market expansion across its digital retail economy.
China consumption edges up during Qingming holiday as travel surges
Retail and catering sales recorded year-on-year growth.
Thai consumers split spending between value and premium goods
Demand for premium snacks and beverages is rising.
Coffee supply under strain as climate change disrupts global production
Coffee prices have surged due to weather-related supply disruptions.
Plastic bans to spark $476b sustainable packaging surge by 2032
By product, the paper and paperboard segment dominated the market in 2025.
Vietnam shifts spending priorities as consumers favor quality and sustainability
Younger urban consumers are leading the shift toward premium, ethical products.
Store expansion and margin gains drive Metro Retail FY2025 net income up 12%
It expanded its retail footprint with 10 new stores across Luzon and the Visayas.
DPC Dash posts strong Q1 2026 results as expansion accelerates across China
The company grew its store network to 1,462 locations across 72 cities.
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