Staff Reporter

Lazada announces $100m annual investment in affiliate programme

Affiliate marketing drives 20% of Southeast Asia’s online sales.

OH!SOME opens first Singapore store

It will feature anime collectibles from popular titles.

Shakey’s Pizza plans to open 430 new stores in 2025

130 new international stores added since Q1 2024.

8 in 10 consumers now rely on AI search

60% of searches now end without any click.

1 in 3 Australians now use AI for shopping

Gen Z and Millennials remain the top users of AI for purchases.

CJ Olive Young opens first Korean snacks store in Busan

It offers Korean healthy snacks popular with tourists.

Alibaba credits AI-driven strategy for strong growth

AI-related products posted triple-digit growth

FMG opens regional HQ, first Urban Revivo store in HK

It cited the region’s strategic position and trade advantages for expansion.

Jollibee enters gaming space with new campaign ‘Gamejoy’

It is now live across all Jollibee stores nationwide.

L’Oréal names first chief innovation and prospective officer

She will oversee L’Oréal’s innovation teams.

SEA e-commerce market to reach $140b by 2030

Sales in the region have surged 46 times since 2012.

Retailers told to adopt unified commerce strategy

The goal is to unify systems and teams for a seamless customer experience.