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Vietnam retail shifts to AI-driven decision ecosystems
Vietnam retail shifts to AI-driven decision ecosystems
AI tools are also reshaping how shoppers choose products across retail channels.
Vietnam retailers target personalisation as Gen Z turns to online discovery
Panelists during Retail Asia Summit discussion highlight digital engagement, personalization, and experience as key to capturing demographic.
Vietnam e-commerce under pressure as discount-led growth loses momentum
Fragmented systems also continue to disrupt customer experience.
Vietnam consumers hold back spending despite 8% GDP growth
Rising living costs and global uncertainties are influencing how they spend.
Centralised supply chains reduce Vietnam retail stock-outs
Consolidated logistics, regular deliveries, and supplier alignment are critical to meeting customer demand.
Singapore consumers stay cautious despite income growth hopes
Essentials drive spending plans.
Retail sector amongst hardest hit by job cuts in Singapore
The sector placed third overall.
Global dairy alternatives market to nearly double by 2036
Rising lactose intolerance drives demand for plant-based alternatives.
Estée Lauder in early talks with Puig over possible merger
No final decision has been made.
Misto Holdings drives Korean fashion growth across Greater China
Over 100 stores planned in Greater China by mid-2026.
Amazon Australia launches dedicated K-Beauty storefront
It offers more than 60 Korean skincare and beauty brands.
IKEA targets 25 new stores across India over next five years
Over $1.03b has already been invested in the Indian market.
Australian retailers cut jobs as fuel and supply chain costs surge
Businesses are warning of possible closures.
Retail trade sales in Taiwan climbs to $11.96b in February
Sales in the wholesale trade reached $34.97b.
Gap launches in Australia with Fashionata partnership
The brand will be available in select Myer stores.
Lunar New Year boost pushes South Korea’s offline sales up 14.1%
Hypermarkets and department stores led growth.
CDFI and ANTA sign deal to expand retail across Asia
The partnership will focus on key Belt and Road markets.
Commentary
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