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Asia consumption nears $7t as strategies split
Asia consumption nears $7t as strategies split
Diverging consumer behaviour across markets forces firms to rethink regional playbooks.
Nestlé confirms sale of Blue Bottle Coffee to Centurium Capital
The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026.
Hermès blends mythology and craftsmanship in HK's Elements mall reopening
Store design is inspired by mythical creatures and the five elements.
CJ Olive Young to launch ‘Olive Point’ loyalty system in May
Points can be used like cash across its online and offline stores.
Zalora partners with PGMall to expand reach in Malaysia
Selected fashion collections will now be available on PGMall.
Miniso CEO signals confidence with planned $6.4m share purchase
It will include ADSs and/or Hong Kong-listed ordinary shares.
EssilorLuxottica expands manufacturing capabilities with Faro deal
Faro offers integrated hardware and software solutions.
Hermès unveils city-inspired retail concept at Taipei SOGO Fuxing
Store design inspired by Taipei’s architecture, light, and urban energy
Luckin Coffee opens 55,000-ton capacity smart roasting center in Qingdao
It features the world’s largest single coffee roaster.
FairPrice Group to expand AI-powered retail innovations across stores by 2026
This includes smart carts, digital price tags, and AI staff app.
'Proffee' trend grows as functional beverage demand increases
Busy lifestyles are driving demand for convenient functional drinks.
Singapore’s Paragon Mall set for $3.9b acquisition by CapitaLand
The deal is expected to be 2.1% DPU accretive for CICT.
Indian consumers amongst most optimistic in Asia as 75% expect higher income
Around 73% of consumers plan to increase spending on groceries.
Singapore retail weakens as costs rise and demand falls in Q1
A softer economic and employment outlook continues to dampen retail demand.
Strong Vietnam demand boosts Jollibee’s global performance in 2025
The coffee and tea segment also delivered standout performance.
KK Mart eyes Bursa main market listing with proposed 840 million-share IPO
It includes 630 million existing shares and 210 million new shares.
Kering acquires minority stake in ICICLE owner ICCF
The deal is part of Kering’s new “House of Wonders” initiative.
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