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Generative AI is the next creative path in fashion
Generative AI is the next creative path in fashion
Nearly $14.1b was invested into AI-focused startups.
Seven & i Holdings to buy Australian 7-11 franchise
There are 751 7-Eleven outlets in Australia.
Non-alcoholic beverages gain $83m from sports sponsorships
Rugby is the most lucrative market with $14.88m in revenue.
Foot Locker to enter the Indian market in 2024
Metro Brands and Nykaa Fashion will license the brand for their respective platforms.
Lemaire enters South Korean luxury market
It will be the first flagship store outside of France.
Around 9 in 10 APAC consumers to stop, reconsider buying from brands that do not prioritise sustainability
Over two-thirds of the consumer will buy more from sustainable brands.
Singapore retail job postings up 9.2% ahead of festive season
Job seekers in the retail sector also rose by 7.6%.
Central Retail launches 'retailtainment' concept in new Robinson store
With over 350 brands, Robinson Lifestyle Chalong is the 28th location.
Wellness Pragmatists: Consumers shift to products that deliver immediate benefits
Brands should craft functional and simple solutions that they can easily adopt.
More than half of consumers take climate action seriously
This is a marginal improvement from 64% in 2021 to 66% in 2023.
Amazon expands employee assistance programme to children
This allows children of its Singapore employees to seek mental health support for free.
Decathlon buys German outdoor retailer Bergfreunde
Bergfreunde will operate independently whilst remaining under Decathlon’s umbrella.
Australian consumers trust in purpose-driven brands
Bunnings is the most trusted brand for customer experience excellence in Australia 2020-2023.
FairPrice to offer discount offsetting GST raise
The discount will be implemented on national brands and house-brand groceries.
Gojek accepts ZaloPay for food delivery services in Vietnam
Gojek accepts ZaloPay for food delivery services in Vietnam
Alibaba joins the World Business Council for Sustainable Development
It has also started a low-emissions scheme, which led to reduced 22.907 million MtCO2e emissions.
MINISO launches first IP collection store in Singapore
The VivoCity store is the largest in Singapore.
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