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Brands zoom in on forging communities with customers

Marketing for brands will not be effective without their relationship with their customers.

Unified inventory, seamless returns vital for supply chain efficiency: Pomelo

Pomelo has a “Tap.Try.Buy” feature which lessens item returns.

Nitori expands to South Korea

It has partnered with local supermarket chain Emart to open its first South Korean outlet.

Consumers push brands to take sustainability efforts up a notch

Environmental issues will remain a priority for customers.

Nike extends partnership with Football Australia for 10 years

The development pushes their partnership to 30 years now.

Tim Hortons launches in Singapore

Other Tim Hortons cafés will be opened in Nex, One Raffles Place and Suntec.

IKEA highlights free assembly parts campaign for Black Friday

It will offer 4,000 nuts, bolts, screws, dowels, and fittings.

Philippines’ Metro Retail launches programme to boost business partnerships

It targets to support those in the Sari-sari Stores and Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering segments.

Singapore’s Turn Capital buys Flash Coffee’s Thailand unit

Plans for expansion include opening more than 100 new stores.

PUMA Japan names new general manager

Ryokusai Inoue held positions as director of retail in PUMA and country manager of Tesla.

Singapore remains the 12th most expensive retail destination globally

Hong Kong is the most expensive retail destination in Asia Pacific.

Nearly half of Singaporeans plan to shop for Black Friday sale, despite rising scams

Around one in five shoppers aged 18 to 24 years old plan to spend more than $373.

Sportswear brand ANTA targets 10 more Thailand stores

ANTA said Southeast Asia plays a vital role in its expansion drive.