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FairPrice Group, Google Cloud partner to launch AI-powered shopping, workplace tools

Shoppers can now use smart carts equipped with multimodal AI assistants.

JD.com launches warehouse in Dubai

It uses real-time inventory management to optimise operations.

China’s Gen Z drives shift to emotional, sustainable spending

This is driving growth for brands like Pop Mart and Lululemon.

Super-prime demand reshapes Singapore retail strategies

Retailers adopt new approaches as rising rents push demand into secondary malls.

Oh!Some opens first Hong Kong store

The brand celebrates its first anniversary this month.

SM Prime to redevelop Megamall with $123m investment

The mall will expand by 20,000 square meter.

Shake Shack to enter Vietnam market

The first flagship Shack is scheduled to open in 2026.

JD.com completes acquisition of KAI BO food supermarket in Hong Kong

The deal strengthens its presence in the Guangdong-HK-Macau GBA.

Ingka group names new CEO and president

Maeztu will officially assume the role on 5 November.

Capital market revival fuels consumer sector growth in China

Four of the top ten HKEX IPOs in H1 2025 were consumer companies.

Ingka Group invests in China’s Re-mall

The funding will expand recycling capacity and support new product development.

Diptyque launches first street-level concept store in Hong Kong

Summer Fruit Garden installation runs until early October.