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IKEA opens small-format store in Eastern Beijing as part of global expansion
IKEA opens small-format store in Eastern Beijing as part of global expansion
This marks IKEA’s fifth store in Beijing.
Balenciaga elevates Hong Kong flagship with first VIC private appointment area
It draws inspiration from Balenciaga’s Paris Couture Store fitting room.
Lacoste unveils refreshed visual identity rooted in heritage and modern design
The update places strong emphasis on typography.
New spending powerhouse Gen Alpha pushes brands to rethink Asia market strategy
Gen Alpha-linked household spending in Asia reached $9t in 2025.
Why flexible storage is the backbone of the pop-up economy
Pop-ups carry a structural challenge that is often overlooked: Inventory management.
How point of sale became the hub for customer experience
Modern POS systems blur the lines between digital and physical channels.
MINISO opens doors to immersive IP store at VivoCity
VivoCity adds themed retail zones as MINISO scales experiential format in Singapore.
Over 60% of older adults make weekly mall visits, study finds
Most visit for dining and essentials, study finds.
Olive Young expands regional flagship stores as anchor strategy for local growth
At least 43 large stores will be opened or renovated outside the capital area.
Hyderabad retail strengthens as new malls and brand entry fuel growth
Rents increased across Prime Suburbs.
Functional foods go mainstream as consumers demand health benefits
Protein, gut health, and energy are now standard product features.
MINISO marks 10 years in Vietnam with new ‘Friends’ retail concept
The outlet has been redesigned to focus on character-based merchandising.
Vietnam’s WinCommerce expands store network amidst turnaround to profit
It plans to expand to about 6100 stores by end-2026.
TikTok Shop strengthens IP protection efforts in digital commerce bootcamp
Over 40 million listings were blocked for IP violations in 2025.
Matcha shortage spurs calls for stricter rules as counterfeits rise
Clear origin labels and tougher import checks help curb risks.
Olive Young adopts Gemini Enterprise across operations in AI push
It will also be used to monitor product displays and inventory in real time.
Mumbai emerges as retail hotspot as int’l brands vie for prime locations
Retail leasing surged about 82% YoY in 2025.
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