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Asian food makers expand functional offerings to bakery and savoury snacks
Asian food makers expand functional offerings to bakery and savoury snacks
The bakery and cereals market is valued at US$2.4b.
Shiseido launches Inner Beauty Business
The company will launch the Shiseido Beauty Wellness brand in February 2024.
What consumers prioritise in premium haircare products purchase
This includes the ingredients, price, and personalised experience, amongst others.
H&M South Asia eyes sustainable, immersive retail experience
Managing Director Oldouz Mirzaie discusses growth, digital transformation and sustainability as core strategies in an evolving market.
Reliance Retail’s Hamleys launches in Italy
Giocho Preziosi S.P.A. is the toy retailer’s franchisee.
Wearable tech sector revenue to grow $290b by 2030: GlobalData
The industry is set to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3%.
Explore the Future of Retail at the Retail Asia Summit 2023
The prestigious conference will be held in Furama City Centre, Singapore on 16 November 2023.
Starbucks China promotes COO to executive vice president, co-CEO
Molly Liu’s appointment will take effect on 2 October.
L’Oréal names China CEO, North Asia Zone president
Vincent Boinay’s appointment will be effective in February 2024.
Central Retail launches GO Wholesale
It targets business operators and small retailers, amongst others.
SHEIN invests $85m more under evoluSHEIN Roadmap
The additional fund will support its efforts for community empowerment globally.
Former Starbucks CEO retires from board
Howard Schultz stepped down as CEO in March.
Lazada launches AI, AR-powered Skin Test Technology
It is available in all six Southeast Asian markets.
TikTok Shop launches in US
There are over 150 million TikTok users in the market.
Embedded finance strategy to be featured in Retail Asia Forum in Manila
Deloitte Southeast Asia’s Anna Marie Magno-Pabellon to bring her expertise on navigating regulatory implications for retail and consumer businesses to the 5 October forum.
Three areas APAC retailers could focus on to navigate the ‘post-recovery phase’
Retailers will continue to face challenges due to competition and inflation, amongst others.
KKR to invest around $250m in Reliance Retail Venture
The investment company will now hold a 1.42% stake in RRVL.
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