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Experience-oriented retailers drive leasing activity

Experience-oriented retailers drive leasing activity

Some brands are engaging customers through various marketing campaigns like pop-ups, exhibitions, and co-branded activities.

Fruitas completes $4m corporate notes placement

Proceeds will support working capital and general corporate needs.

How digital transformation is impacting consumer, retail sectors

Defining value in digital transformation strategies is considered crucial.

Neal Reed named as senior vice president and managing director for P&G ANZ

He succeeds Kumar Venkatasubramanian, who is moving to lead P&G's business in India.

Global personal luxury market projected to reach $606b by 2030

China is also anticipated to become the world's largest luxury market.

Levi's reopens store in Bangkok

The expanded store now stands as the largest Levi's outlet in Southeast Asia.

Sephora taps Xia Ding as managing director of Greater China

She will report directly to Alia Gogi, the president of Sephora Asia.

Lukfook Group launches first store in Malaysia

It adds to its existing portfolio of 400 international brands.

Gamification boosts retailer loyalty programmes

About 22% of digital consumers engage in loyalty programmes for exclusive experiences.

China's F&B sector growth to slow on back of soft economy

Despite the anticipated slowdown, the F&B sector continues to exhibit robust growth.

Here's why global apparel and footwear sales growth have slowed

However, persistent inflation and supply chain disruptions continue to challenge the industry.

Gen Z's complex consumer behavior challenges businesses: Euromonitor


Whilst supporting social and environmental responsibility, Gen Z’s are reluctant to pay extra for these values, the report said.

Safilo and Marc Jacobs renew global eyewear licensing agreement

It extends the partnership for Marc Jacobs branded eyewear until December 2031.

IKEA launches AI literacy training for employees

This is part of its commitment to integrating AI technology whilst emphasizing human values.

EY’s Olivier Gergele highlights how retailers can navigate and thrive in today’s complex landscape and evolving consumer preferences

By implementing a sound omnichannel strategy, prioritising the consumer experience and adapting to changing trends, retailers can differentiate their value proposition.

Yum China aims to open 20,000 stores by 2026

It also plans to return at least $3b to shareholders from 2024 to 2026 through dividends and share repurchases.

How brands navigate conversational commerce

Their focus has shifted towards perfecting the end-to-end conversational journey.