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Bakery chain Tiong Bahru Bakery launches smaller format concept store
Bakery chain Tiong Bahru Bakery launches smaller format concept store
The store features a smaller, grab-and-go format with a retail focus.
Philippines' sari-sari stores lead FMCG channels in Q3: report
Spending on the goods reached a short-term high in Q3, Worldpanel said.
Coupang CEO resigns after data leak hits 33.7 million accounts
An interim chief has been appointed as police raids continue.
E-commerce packaging market forecast to reach $114.33b by 2030
APAC will lead the growth as boxes dominate product demand.
Thailand hypermarkets lose share to supermarkets, online shops in Q3: report
Platforms like Shopee and TikTok drove FMCG spend during the quarter.
KK Group returns to Indonesia with three-brand rollout
It plans to launch its X11 culture store in 2025, and KKV and THE COLOURIST in 2026.
Inflation pushes urban India cautious on FMCG spending
Customer spending has lessened with some goods hit harder.
UNIQLO to anchor new Keppel-operated Hanoi Center in 2026
Store opening marks first initiative under Keppel–Fast Retailing partnership.
Singapore shoppers start year-end buying earlier
Among local SMEs, 95% view e-commerce festivals as critical for capturing demand.
BAKEN brings home the bacon at FMCG Asia Awards 2025
The Filipino snack brand transformed bacon into both a culinary canvas and a consumer favourite.
China’s FMCG market logs 1.3% growth in Q3 on more O2O purchases
Lower-tier cities factored in about 80% in the market expansion in 2025.
Lazada launches tiered membership programme in six Southeast Asian markets
The programme offers discounts to fashion retailers, food deliveries, and streaming platforms.
IKEA opens first New Zealand store at Sylvia Park
It offers 7,500 products and spans 34,000 square metres.
Olive Young Seongsu stores see 592% surge in foreign spend
International card transactions climbed 79% and outpaced the 4% increase amongst domestic users.
Shopee allocates $38.46m to SME programmes for 2026
The investment covers start-up cost relief, fulfilment support, and export options.
Multisensory beauty products projected to grow through 2030
Consumers will consider how products feel in their skin, or how their scents.
APAC consumers drive rise in intentional sensory food and drink formats
China, Thailand and South Korea show demand for sensory-led consumption.
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