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Apex Footwear lands two wins at Retail Asia Awards 2025

Apex Footwear lands two wins at Retail Asia Awards 2025

It was recognised as the Footwear Retailer of the Year - Bangladesh and was awarded the Sustainability Initiative of the Year - Bangladesh title.

Malaysia Airports’ mission impossible-themed campaign wins at Retail Asia Awards 2025

“Licence To Win 2024” clinched Influencer Marketing Campaign of the Year - Malaysia with cinematic flair and record-breaking results.

Watsons Personal Care Stores Philippines named Health & Beauty Retailer of the Year - Philippines

This recognition is a celebration of innovation, impact, and unwavering customer focus.

Outstanding retail companies, innovations lauded at Retail Asia Awards 2025

In its 20th year, the awards programme showcased the region’s leading retail companies.

Huda Beauty becomes fully independent after ending TSG partnership

This ends the eight-year partnership that began in 2017.

Shein to spend $15m in 2025 to boost product safety, compliance

It aims to conduct 2.5 million product tests this year.

Homegrown brands embrace Asian culture to boost sales

Global brands are struggling to maintain their appeal.

Uniqlo opens first touchpoint store in Singapore

It is only 10% the size of a typical Uniqlo outlet.

FairPrice ramps up digital push with new ‘Store of Tomorrow’ programme

Innovations include self-checkouts and biometric payments.

Hong Kong retail sales down 2.3% in April

After adjusting for inflation, retail sales dropped 3.3%YoY.

Dior names new creative director

First time since Christian Dior that one director leads all three divisions.

Yum China increases share buyback to $510m for H2 2025

This is a 42% increase from the $360m planned in H1.

Puma’s ads focus on athlete collaborations across sports

It focuses on themes like athletic achievement and team spirit.

Alo Yoga opens first store in the Philippines

This marks the brand’s expansion into Southeast Asia.

DFI Retail group sells 22.2% stake in Robinsons Retail Holdings

Proceeds will be used to support DFI’s capital allocation strategy.