Staff Reporter

Asian retailers turn to agentic AI for inventory resilience

This is amidst supply chain disruptions that are observed in Asia and Australia.

Toys “R” Us Asia opens IP flagship store in Malaysia

It will retail products from TOMICA, Pokémon, and Gundam from Japan.

Bacha Coffee opens flagship store in Ginza, Tokyo

The flagship store is part of Bacha's global expansion plans.

Ferrero champions culturally grounded marketing through impactful campaigns

The confectionery leader strengthens consumer connections across Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines through insight-driven, omnichannel brand experiences.

Global toys and games sales reach $287b in 2025 on nostalgia demand: report

Euromonitor expects video games to be the main growth driver, whilst traditional toys are likely to remain resilient.

Lady M integrates Singapore into ASEAN growth plan

Singapore remains a key market for Lady M expansion.

Central Department Store, Mastercard launch integrated online platform

Central x Mastercard Priceless offers cardholders various experiences and shopping assistants.

How foodpanda helped its merchants in Asia?

The platform introduced personalised support, growth tools, financial access, and local campaigns.

FairPrice Group wins at FMCG Asia Awards 2025 for Southeast Asia’s first Lotte Mart Express store-in-store

The company showcased innovation and agility through a first-of-its-kind partnership with LOTTE Retail. 

Bakery chain Tiong Bahru Bakery launches smaller format concept store

The store features a smaller, grab-and-go format with a retail focus.

Philippines' sari-sari stores lead FMCG channels in Q3: report

Spending on the goods reached a short-term high in Q3, Worldpanel said.

Coupang CEO resigns after data leak hits 33.7 million accounts

An interim chief has been appointed as police raids continue.

E-commerce packaging market forecast to reach $114.33b by 2030

APAC will lead the growth as boxes dominate product demand.

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

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

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.