Staff Reporter

Thailand hypermarkets lose share to supermarkets, online shops in Q3: report

Platforms like Shopee and TikTok drove FMCG spend during the quarter.
1 day ago

KK Group returns to Indonesia with three-brand rollout

It plans to launch its X11 culture store in 2025, and KKV and THE COLOURIST in 2026.
2 days ago

UNIQLO to anchor new Keppel-operated Hanoi Center in 2026

Store opening marks first initiative under Keppel–Fast Retailing partnership.
2 days ago

Singapore shoppers start year-end buying earlier

Among local SMEs, 95% view e-commerce festivals as critical for capturing demand.
3 days ago

BAKEN brings home the bacon at FMCG Asia Awards 2025

The Filipino snack brand transformed bacon into both a culinary canvas and a consumer favourite.
3 days ago

China’s FMCG market logs 1.3% growth in Q3 on more O2O purchases

Lower-tier cities factored in about 80% in the market expansion in 2025.
3 days ago

Lazada launches tiered membership programme in six Southeast Asian markets

The programme offers discounts to fashion retailers, food deliveries, and streaming platforms.
4 days ago

IKEA opens first New Zealand store at Sylvia Park

It offers 7,500 products and spans 34,000 square metres.
4 days ago

Olive Young Seongsu stores see 592% surge in foreign spend

International card transactions climbed 79% and outpaced the 4% increase amongst domestic users.
4 days ago

Shopee allocates $38.46m to SME programmes for 2026

The investment covers start-up cost relief, fulfilment support, and export options.
4 days ago

Multisensory beauty products projected to grow through 2030

Consumers will consider how products feel in their skin, or how their scents.

APAC consumers drive rise in intentional sensory food and drink formats

China, Thailand and South Korea show demand for sensory-led consumption.

Australia retail spending rises 5.7% to $38.50b in October

Early Christmas buying and broad category gains support monthly growth.

DFI Retail Group honoured with two accolades at FMCG Asia Awards 2025

It embodied a commitment to better everyday living through responsible sourcing and a revitalised health and beauty portfolio.

APAC to drive global sportswear market expansion by 2029

The region is forecast to deliver a CAGR of 4.4%.

Siam Paragon launches THB850m sustainable retail building

NEXTOPIA will use renewable energy and carry 300 SME retailers, amongst others.