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Zara opens new flagship store in Nanjing, China
Zara opens new flagship store in Nanjing, China
The store features the brand's first Zacaffe coffee shop concept outside of Spain.
Retail crime in Australia surges
Weapons-related retail crime rose 66% in 2024.
India seizes non-compliant products from e-commerce warehouses
Amongst the platforms raided were Amazon and Flipkart.
TSUTAYA Books partners with China's M&G to expand in Japan
M&G’s products will be available at 120 TSUTAYA locations in Japan.
Australia's supermarket prices up due to higher business costs, says ARA
ARA said the ACCC had found “no evidence of price gouging”.
87% of Shopee Affiliates build trust, boost sales via curated recommendations
Thirteen percent also engage audiences through unboxing videos and live product reviews.
Amorepacific, BASF partner to launch new technology to fight skin aging
It aims to meet the demand for deeper UV protection.
Shein dominates global apparel market in 2024
Adidas also made a notable comeback in 2024.
Australia's competition watchdog calls for major supermarket reforms
Coles, Woolworths, and ALDI are amongst the most profitable supermarkets globally.
Jollibee to open up to 800 new stores globally in 2025
It expects system-wide sales to grow by 8% to 12% this year.
Wearable tech market to reach $885.65b by 2033
Asia-Pacific is a key market, holding 30.1% of the global share.
Consumers drive demand for bold flavours, functional foods
In China, 40% actively seek new tastes.
Australia's competition watchdog extends approval for supermarket soft plastics recycling
It will require supermarkets to submit quarterly progress reports.
RSM’s David Eu emphasises focussing on personalisation to build long-term loyalty
He discussed e-commerce integration strategies, the role of emerging tech, and collaboration in retail to stay ahead.
South Koreans cut back spending amidst political uncertainty
Generation MZ is now a major force in the consumer market.
Major supermarkets to pilot unit pricing in Singapore this year
It aims to help consumers compare prices and make informed choices.
Sanrio launches anti-counterfeit campaign in Southeast Asia
The campaign kicks off with an initial rollout in Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia.
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