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Jollibee invests $28m in beverage firm Botrista

The investment aligns with its goal of tapping into the growing market for beverages globally.

Around 9 in 10 APAC retail CIOs plan to invest in GenAI

Challenges in GenAI adoption include cybersecurity and privacy.

 JD Super and Quinta do Noval partner to bring premium Portuguese wines to China

It will expand the selection of Portuguese wines on JD Super’s platform.

Ingka Investments completes acquisition of Ikano Bank

It is expected to strengthen IKEA's financial services portfolio.

GOPIZZA to expand to over 200 outlets in South Korea

It will be launching in partnership with the convenience store brand GS25.

Venturi Partners invests $25m in DALI Discount for Philippine expansion

It is Venturi Partners’ second Philippine investment after Pickup Coffee.

Slow sales drag retail property market although leasing rates “strong”

Structural change and shifts in visitors are some challenges the market may face.

Fast Retailing warns on phishing scam targeting UNIQLO customers

It deceives individuals into disclosing personal information or making monetary transfers.

JD Super partners with leading F&B brands to form Healthy Food Industry Alliance

The alliance involves over a hundred renowned brands in the F&B sector.

Asia's retail sector thrives amidst e-commerce dominance

Sectors such as apparel, accessories, home décor, and furnishing showed signs of recovery.

Manolo Blahnik Group joins forces with Bluebell Group for Hong Kong launch

It is one of the many partnerships between both fashion entities.

Premium skincare brand Medipledge launches in Australia

The brand specialises in post-laser skin barrier restoration, especially for Asian skin.

Starbucks certifies over 6,000 Greener Stores globally

The initiative is also now extending into new markets such as India, Hong Kong, and Costa Rica.

Brands can rely on social media to prevent health misinformation: report

Around 58% of users buy products based on recommendations from medical professionals.