Staff Reporter

Kolmar Korea develops hybrid composite sunscreen technology

This improves long UVA blocking efficiency by 24.8%

Euromonitor International’s Quan Yao Peh discusses retail digitalisation and consumer trends in Asia-Pacific

He explored how digitalisation, evolving consumer expectations, and economic uncertainties are transforming retail in the APAC region.

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.

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.