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Digital catalogues drive in-store shopping boom amongst Australians
Digital catalogues drive in-store shopping boom amongst Australians
98% of Australians still shop in-store.
Here’s what’s driving Japan’s retail leasing demand
Korean and Chinese brands are expanding rapidly in fashion, F&B, and cosmetics.
Prime malls keep Thailand’s retail market steady despite tourist slowdown
F&B remains the strongest driver of new leasing activity.
Recession Glam drives consumers to demand cheaper beauty
Asia-Pacific shoppers are cutting costs but still expect premium experiences.
RCS challenges SMS dominance in business messaging
Rich Communication Services is moving from innovation to mainstream.
Vietnam tops SEA in e-commerce growth confidence despite regulatory hurdles
Vietnam ranks high in logistics, platform strength, and innovation.
Australians to spend record $500m on Halloween
Average spend per person expected to rise 11% to $103.
MUJI to open flagship stores in Thailand, Vietnam, and France
It will open its largest Southeast Asian store in Bangkok.
Rakuten introduces AI-powered listing support on Rakuma app
It automatically analyses images uploaded by sellers.
lululemon moves China HQ to Westbund Central, Shanghai
The new office covers 8,993 square metres across five floors.
Lazada, POP MART renew partnership to speed up collectibles delivery in SEA
Orders will now be dispatched within 48 hours.
COS opens first store in India
The store design was created entirely in-house.
Male skincare routines in Australia rise 20.7% in five years
Those aged 35 to 49 remain the largest group of skincare users.
Alfamart Philippines launches franchising program for MSMEs
It had 2,337 stores nationwide by September 2025.
Ingka Investments acquires U.S. logistics tech firm Locus
It provides AI-driven route optimisation and real-time tracking.
Xiaomi opens largest Singapore store at Jewel Changi Airport
It plans to expand to 15 stores by end-2025.
Watsons rolls out JCprogram across Asia
The global aesthetic beauty sector is expected to grow to USD35b by 2033.
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