Suppliers
Asia consumption nears $7t as strategies split
Asia consumption nears $7t as strategies split
Diverging consumer behaviour across markets forces firms to rethink regional playbooks.
Scaling pharmacy networks exposes gaps in medicine supply and distribution
AI tools help forecast demand and maintain stock levels across pharmacies.
Centralised supply chains reduce Vietnam retail stock-outs
Consolidated logistics, regular deliveries, and supplier alignment are critical to meeting customer demand.
Department of Trade and Industry targets retail skill gaps
Framework and GS1 standards aim to modernise the sector.
Apparel emissions could fall 50% in China with $40.8b investment
Over 40,000 suppliers are ready to take action now.
JD Super signs $69.7m deal with Australian beef suppliers
The move aims to cut out intermediaries and reduce prices.
Li & Fung acquires UK-based Orrsum to expand hosiery, loungewear business
This is Li & Fung’s first acquisition in over ten years.
Brands stall product launches amidst rising risks
CPG innovation hits a record low of 35%.
Vietnam textile industry to pilot first steam-generating heat pump
H&M Group is amongst the partners in the project.
Traceable, regenerative, profitable: The new rules of food retail in Asia
For today’s shopper, traceability is not a nice-to-have—it’s a deal-breaker.
Shein, Reliance to scale up Indian supplier base
The move aims to cut dependence on China amidst U.S. tariffs.
Packaging the future: Why Asia’s F&B sector must treat sustainability as strategy
Packaging must be viewed not as a fixed cost, but as a strategic enabler of long-term value.
Suntory to implement price increases in Japan starting October
It will affect products in PET bottles, cans, and other containers.
Philippine Seven expands green and digital innovations in convenience retail
The company accelerates store expansion, enhances digital engagement, and navigates economic challenges to sustain growth.
Cosmetique Asia expands sustainable product line to meet consumer demand
Growing consumer preference for eco-friendly products is driving Cosmetique Asia Corporation to accelerate its sustainability initiatives.
Ageing populations drive APAC supplement market growth
Long-term health strategies and personalisation are boosting demand for vitamins and supplements.
Mars sets 2030 target for fully segregated cocoa in products
It will only use cocoa from farms in the program or certified by approved bodies.
Commentary
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