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Hong Kong retail sales up 6.5% in November 2025
Hong Kong retail sales up 6.5% in November 2025
The value was provisionally estimated at $33.7b.
Why luxury brands are losing millions of customers
About 20 million consumers left the luxury market in 2025.
China retail stays tough as price wars, weak demand persist: report
It reported private brand penetration of 4.4% in China across the four categories studied.
South Korea FMCG market up 3.3% in Q3
Online channels make up 42.7% of the market.
Vietnam’s e-commerce boom faces growing pains
Most rely heavily on platforms like Shopee and TikTok Shop.
Smart shopping cart market to quadruple by 2030
Supermarkets are leading adoption.
Is China’s FMCG market finally stabilising after the 2024 slump?
Lower-tier cities drive 80% of China FMCG growth.
Asian retailers turn to agentic AI for inventory resilience
This is amidst supply chain disruptions that are observed in Asia and Australia.
South Korea's Olive Young to launch wellness retail concept in 2026
First stores planned for Gwanghwamun and Gangnam
Toys “R” Us Asia opens IP flagship store in Malaysia
It will retail products from TOMICA, Pokémon, and Gundam from Japan.
Bacha Coffee opens flagship store in Ginza, Tokyo
The flagship store is part of Bacha's global expansion plans.
Ferrero champions culturally grounded marketing through impactful campaigns
The confectionery leader strengthens consumer connections across Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines through insight-driven, omnichannel brand experiences.
Global toys and games sales reach $287b in 2025 on nostalgia demand: report
Euromonitor expects video games to be the main growth driver, whilst traditional toys are likely to remain resilient.
Lady M integrates Singapore into ASEAN growth plan
Singapore remains a key market for Lady M expansion.
Central Department Store, Mastercard launch integrated online platform
Central x Mastercard Priceless offers cardholders various experiences and shopping assistants.
How foodpanda helped its merchants in Asia?
The platform introduced personalised support, growth tools, financial access, and local campaigns.
FairPrice Group wins at FMCG Asia Awards 2025 for Southeast Asia’s first Lotte Mart Express store-in-store
The company showcased innovation and agility through a first-of-its-kind partnership with LOTTE Retail.
Commentary
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Protecting Indonesia’s retail businesses through resilient cellular connectivity
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