Staff Reporter

JD Cross-Border partners with Müller to expand European goods in China

Product focus includes European beauty, personal care, and selected luggage items.

Why e-commerce winners in SEA are rethinking operating models

Growth today is increasingly powered by sophisticated end-to-end orchestration across the entire funnel. 

Luxury growth accelerates amidst weakening sentiment across APAC in 2026

Expansion in this segment concentrates in emerging Asia as mature markets stall.

Huawei-Siam Piwat deal targets 200 million wearable users

Key features include one-tap membership registration, amongst others.

Hongkong Land expands Shanghai flagship with Westbund Central Phase Two

New tenants include more than 600 international retail and lifestyle brands.

Home improvement segment drives Thailand retail sales in April

The monthly demand surge lifted the sector as retail gaps widen across categories.

DMALL builds Southeast Asian momentum with AI-driven retail platform

DMALL brings its integrated retail platform to Southeast Asia, unifying store operations and supply chain management.

Perth shopping centres see rising rents amidst 1.8% vacancy rate

CBD enters “Rents Rising” phase whilst regional centres maintain constrained availability.

High streets capture 63% of Chennai retail leasing in Q4 amidst mall squeeze

Fashion and apparel retailers are amongst that led the leasing activity.

Skincare-meets-makeup trend drives hybrid beauty shift, says GlobalData

The shift is driven by ingredient-conscious consumers and routine fatigue.

APAC leads global foodservice with 40% share in 2025 sales

China, India, and the Philippines continued to post strong growth.

Singapore retail growth to halve in H2 as Mideast conflict ends 'inflation calm'

Sales momentum faces an H2 moderation as businesses, households shift to a wait-and-see approach.

K11 MUSEA sees tourist spending surge; luxury sales nearly double

The luxury mall logged a sharp spending differential between visitors and premium brands.

MR D.I.Y. launches ‘Harga Tetap Sama’ initiative as inflation pressures households

Covers essentials like batteries, garbage bags, food, beverages, and stationery.

Online shopping boosts South Korea retail sales by 5.6% in March

Department stores recorded the strongest performance.

Siam Piwat launches NEXTOPIA sustainability-focused retail concept space

It spans about 15,000 square meters inside Siam Paragon in Bangkok.