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Brandman Retail to launch Wilson and ANTA stores in India
Brandman Retail to launch Wilson and ANTA stores in India
The store rollout will begin in April 2026
Fragrance brands turn to AI to meet consumer demands
This allows companies to tailor their product strategies effectively.
Authentic Brands Group appoints NewRee as Reebok partner in Greater China
The partnership covers Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Flipkart moves holding company to India ahead of IPO
The move supports the company’s planned stock market listing in India.
Online shopping boom drives 17.7% growth in Singapore’s ecommerce
Livestream shopping on TikTok, Shopee, Lazada, and Facebook is gaining popularity.
Redefining retail strategy with AI with intent
Centric Software’s AI with intent integrates decision-ready intelligence across planning, design, sourcing, pricing, and inventory operations.
JD.com retail drives growth through offline expansion and services
JD Retail posted fourth-quarter operating income of $1.4b.
Shopee powers Sea Limited to $1.6b full-year net income
The group reported net income of $410.9m in Q4.
Vietnam expansion supports Central Retail growth in 2025
The company recorded core profit for 2025 of $231.2m.
Cafés and restaurants drive retail sales growth across Australia
Household goods and department stores also saw moderate rises.
IKEA China cuts wait times with self-driving vehicles in Hefei
Customer pick-up wait times cut from six hours to two hours.
Seven in 10 say beauty choices are shaped by health concerns, GlobalData says
This comes amidst a growing awareness of the link between diet, skin health, and overall appearance.
Estée Lauder to acquire remaining stake in Forest Essentials
The deal builds on an 18-year partnership,
Singapore retail sales edge down 0.4% in January
The decline was partly due to CNY falling in February.
Euromonitor International’s Quan Yao Peh shares how digital innovation, trust shape retail future
He notes that success in the retail landscape today requires a balance of regional scale, consumer trust, and future-proofing.
Health and beauty segments anchor DFI’s 35% profit growth in 2025
Its convenience segment also returned to profit growth during the second half of the year.
Spending control and rewards drive BNPL adoption in APAC
Consumers use BNPL to manage spending and protect reward access.
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