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Mainland China remains POP MART's largest market

It reported a total revenue of $1.79b in 2024.

APRIL FOOLS: IKEA plans to launch linear store format

This follows customer complaints about getting lost in its current layout.

Australia’s retail spending up 3.6% in February

The ‘other retailing’ category led growth with a 5.5% increase.

Shiseido announces organisational changes for China, travel retail operations

It is expected to help the brand better serve Chinese consumers.

Hong Kong retail sales drop 13% in February

This was attributed mainly due to the timing of the Lunar New Year.

SHEIN invests $70m to empower supply chain partners by 2028

It also invested $7.5M in Southern China factory upgrades.

Central Pattana unveils $3.5B expansion plan to build new Bangkok CBD

It aims to position Bangkok as a global commercial hub.

Kolmar Korea develops hybrid composite sunscreen technology

This improves long UVA blocking efficiency by 24.8%

Euromonitor International’s Quan Yao Peh discusses retail digitalisation and consumer trends in Asia-Pacific

He explored how digitalisation, evolving consumer expectations, and economic uncertainties are transforming retail in the APAC region.