Staff Reporter

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.

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.

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.