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High streets capture 63% of Chennai retail leasing in Q4 amidst mall squeeze
High streets capture 63% of Chennai retail leasing in Q4 amidst mall squeeze
Fashion and apparel retailers are amongst that led the leasing activity.
Skincare-meets-makeup trend drives hybrid beauty shift, says GlobalData
The shift is driven by ingredient-conscious consumers and routine fatigue.
APAC leads global foodservice with 40% share in 2025 sales
China, India, and the Philippines continued to post strong growth.
K11 MUSEA sees tourist spending surge; luxury sales nearly double
The luxury mall logged a sharp spending differential between visitors and premium brands.
The Mall Group eyes experience-led retail with CRM and AI focus
The strategy focuses on increasing customer dwell time.
MR D.I.Y. launches ‘Harga Tetap Sama’ initiative as inflation pressures households
Covers essentials like batteries, garbage bags, food, beverages, and stationery.
Online shopping boosts South Korea retail sales by 5.6% in March
Department stores recorded the strongest performance.
Siam Piwat launches NEXTOPIA sustainability-focused retail concept space
It spans about 15,000 square meters inside Siam Paragon in Bangkok.
Singapore retail sales up 4.8% in March
Total retail sales reached $4.7b, whilst online sales made up 15.7% of the total.
IKEA opens small-format store in Eastern Beijing as part of global expansion
This marks IKEA’s fifth store in Beijing.
Balenciaga elevates Hong Kong flagship with first VIC private appointment area
It draws inspiration from Balenciaga’s Paris Couture Store fitting room.
Lacoste unveils refreshed visual identity rooted in heritage and modern design
The update places strong emphasis on typography.
Luxury retail stalls as $1.75t market pivots to lifestyle
Jewellery and watches are standout categories.
Convergent commerce takes hold as Thai shoppers navigate choice overload
Ipsos data shows high AI acceptance amongst Thais and rising decision fatigue in retail behaviour.
Zero-waste systems cut retail operating costs
The retail sector is uniquely placed to monetise its waste.
Thailand FMCG growth weakens as competition rises and consumers turn cautious
Competition is increasingly driven by local manufacturers.
Margin squeeze drives Thai e-commerce to rethink marketplace dependence
Marketplaces, once the growth engine, are now costlier as commissions have surged over the past two years.
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