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Shopping perks boost spending amongst first-time buyers, report says
Shopping perks boost spending amongst first-time buyers, report says
Shoppers using rewards are 18% more likely to buy again.
6 hours ago
Singapore influencer marketing slumps to 28% excitement driver
The figure trails the wider APAC benchmark of 34%.
2 days ago
AS Watson brand lab backs early-stage brands with regional scaling
It leverages the company’s over 180 million loyalty members.
3 days ago
Private label push falters in Southeast Asia despite 71% consumer adoption
Retailers must start building them as strategic brand systems.
3 days ago
Luckin Coffee surpasses 35,000 stores as global expansion accelerates
Company also expands integrated supply chain and production network.
New Zara flagship debuts with dedicated lifestyle zones in Shanghai
Spans nearly 2,000 square meters.
Marks & Spencer returns to Philippines with new franchise deal
First new store planned for Glorietta in Makati.
JD.com accelerates Hong Kong expansion with first JD MALL
Plans to open up to eight more stores in the region within three years.
Macau boutique gets experiential upgrade with Cartier’s open salon and bar debut
Includes two private VIP salons for exclusive appointments and private experiences.
52TOYS targets global travelers with Hong Kong International Airport store opening
Product mix includes IP collectibles, travel essentials, and airport-exclusive items.
UNIQLO opens its largest South Korea store in Myeongdong
The store spans about 3,200 sqm across three floors.
IKEA opens first small-format store in eastern Beijing
The 1,500-square-meter outlet is in Wangfujing WellTown mall in Tongzhou District.
F&B brands abandon mass-market advertising
Programmatic ad buying is pushing brands toward data led targeting.
Lacoste expands Hong Kong presence with new Pedder Building flagship
It features neon installation and exclusive Hong Kong-inspired design details.
Toys“R”Us Hong Kong reopens flagship Ocean Terminal store with IP zones
It features nine IP Store-in-Store concepts.
K-Swiss brings 'House of Court' concept to new Seoul flagship
It is is inspired by the brand’s California tennis heritage.
Tops spins off Looks brand into standalone beauty store in Bangkok
The store includes up to 5,000 SKUs with 15% exclusive products.
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