Staff Reporter
Nominations are now ongoing for FMCG Asia Awards 2023
Nominations are now ongoing for FMCG Asia Awards 2023
Winners will be honoured at an awards dinner on 23 November 2023 in Singapore.
In a Barbie World: Barbie movie could boost doll sales
The industry is expected to grow 16% in 2026 from 2022 levels.
How GenAI supports retailers communication channels
GenAI can help retailers provide a personalised customer experience.
Philippines’ Emperador expands distillery in Scotland
The dual-listed firm grew its Invergordon Distillery to 92 hectares from 45.4 hectares.
Ingka to launch meeting place, retail centre in India
Lykli Gurugaram is expected to open in late 2025.
How the Chinese consumer market evolved post-pandemic: PwC
There is a rise in the consumption of items for outdoor activities, amongst others.
Thailand’s Lotus launches employee-free smart store
The store uses artificial intelligence to enable customers to shop.
Malaysian baby food market could be target for plant-based food makers: report
This is due to the increasing population of the country.
Swiggy acquires retail distribution firm LYNK
This signifies Swiggy’s entry into the country’s food and grocery retail market.
Watsons Singapore pioneering the O+O strategy for a seamless retail experience
The company has transformed its business model, leveraging technology and big data to provide customers with a superior shopping experience, both online and offline.
Starbucks Thailand targets 800 stores by 2030
It currently has 465 stores in the country.
How childless households will impact milk formula and toys market sales
The milk formula market is seen to drop due to low number of children.
PNJ awarded "Marketing Initiative of the Year" for spearheading Vietnam’s jewellery sector
PNJ, the only Vietnamese retailer with a strong presence in Asia to receive this award, emphasised the importance of tailoring marketing initiatives to match the ever-changing market.
Hong Kong’s retail property vacancy hits lowest rate since Q1 2020
Vacancy rate in the sector was down to 11.6% in H1.
CapitaVerse: Revolutionising the retail experience in the metaverse
The initiative, which earned recognition at the Retail Asia Awards 2023, pioneers the metaverse, creating immersive retail experiences beyond the physical realm.
Retail, banking leaders in APAC give premium to customers’ needs
Seamless Asia was staged in Singapore and drew over 3,000 banking, e-commerce, payments, and retail players for focus discussions and networking.
How can TikTok compete in the e-commerce market?
Gaining the trust of regulators and ensuring data safety will be vital for TikTok.