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Experiential concepts gain traction in Greater Kuala Lumpur retail scene
Experiential concepts gain traction in Greater Kuala Lumpur retail scene
International retailers continued to enter the market.
APAC retailers need to rethink where fraud prevention begins
Unchecked fraud distorts customer data.
Taiwan and South Korea travellers lead Asia in shopping-driven trips
Luxury malls, designer districts and night markets remain key attractions.
HK retail sales up 11.8% as durable goods and jewellery drive growth
Growth extended to a tenth straight month.
Temu joins IACC to strengthen IP protection efforts
It will collaborate with brands and enforcement partners.
Emerging brands expand in Shenzhen as consumers shift to lifestyle categories
Flagship openings and store upgrades also rise to enhance customer experience.
Experience-led concepts drive reinvention of Asia’s retail spaces
Fashion and F&B remain key drivers of leasing and footfall
Emerging tech brands seize Shenzhen malls as smartphone giants retreat
The report noted that only 38% of their stores are in suburban areas as of 2025.
India snack makers turn traditional ingredients into packaged products
Millets, pulses, makhana, and region-specific grains are being processed into ready-to-eat snacks.
APAC retail investment jumps $7.2b as rents slide
F&B and fashion drive the leasing activity across the region.
How Singapore consumer brands can build strong supply chains amidst rising input costs
Diversify deliberately, not defensively.
APAC consumer firms boost AI agent use; Few projects reach scale
Most initiatives stall before deployment even as uptake accelerates across sectors.
Indonesia consumers shift toward global brands as domestic preference falls
Preference for domestic brands dropped from 57% in 2024 to 33% in 2025.
India e-retail shifts toward instant delivery and AI shopping
Tier 2+ cities and Gen Z accelerate $66b market expansion across its digital retail economy.
China consumption edges up during Qingming holiday as travel surges
Retail and catering sales recorded year-on-year growth.
Thai consumers split spending between value and premium goods
Demand for premium snacks and beverages is rising.
Coffee supply under strain as climate change disrupts global production
Coffee prices have surged due to weather-related supply disruptions.
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