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Inflation pushes urban India cautious on FMCG spending
Inflation pushes urban India cautious on FMCG spending
Customer spending has lessened with some goods hit harder.
UNIQLO to anchor new Keppel-operated Hanoi Center in 2026
Store opening marks first initiative under Keppel–Fast Retailing partnership.
Singapore shoppers start year-end buying earlier
Among local SMEs, 95% view e-commerce festivals as critical for capturing demand.
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.
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.
Lazada launches tiered membership programme in six Southeast Asian markets
The programme offers discounts to fashion retailers, food deliveries, and streaming platforms.
IKEA opens first New Zealand store at Sylvia Park
It offers 7,500 products and spans 34,000 square metres.
Olive Young Seongsu stores see 592% surge in foreign spend
International card transactions climbed 79% and outpaced the 4% increase amongst domestic users.
Shopee allocates $38.46m to SME programmes for 2026
The investment covers start-up cost relief, fulfilment support, and export options.
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.
Lion Brewery Ceylon PLC clinches two wins at FMCG Asia Awards 2025
The brewery’s festive activation and new brand strengthened retail presence and reshaped Sri Lanka’s brewing market.
Nearly 3 in ten Australians shop earlier for Christmas this year
Younger adults drive higher average spend despite fewer gift buyers.
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