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Roark Capital acquires Subway

Subway accounts for 14% of the global sales in the bakery products limited-service restaurants sector.

Starbucks Malaysia launches Signing Store in Borneo

Signing Stores create job opportunities for the deaf, and hard-of-hearing people.

Marimekko expands to Vietnam, Malaysia

It signed a franchise deal with Jaspal Group for its growth in Asia.

JD.com, Gucci ink digital partnership

Gucci will open its flagship online store on the e-commerce platform.

Coty renews license partnership deal with adidas

Adidas could leverage the growing well-being and athleisure trend.

How Australians navigate retail spending amidst cost-of-living pressures

Omnichannel retail is projected to continue due to demand for hybrid shopping.

Zalora integrates AI for enhanced customer experience

AI also helped the company in automating production services.

Daraz launches AI ChatBot AskDaraz

This will improve customer experience as it offers personalised recommendations.

How beauty brands can penetrate the Japanese market

They can leverage on K-Beauty products and traditional ingredients, amongst others.

Thailand’s Central Retail, Ant Group launch Alipay+ in over 3,000 stores

This will allow tourists from other Asian countries to pay using digital wallets.

H&M revamps flagship Singapore store

The flagship store will now feature H&M Home and augmented reality.

Ayurvedic beauty, personal care regain traction in India

Mintel said this is due rising priority given to self-care.

South Korea’s e-commerce market to exceed $160b in 2027

It is backed by increasing consumer confidence and smartphone penetration.