Charmaine Tadalan

Retail sales in Australia remain flat in February

It rose by 0.2% in February, following a 1.8% growth in the previous month. 

Hot drinks sales growth in China hinges on reopening

The market is expected to expand to $53.9b by 2027, GlobalData reported. 

H&M outperforms over 40 fashion brands in emissions reductions

The company scored a B- in Stand.earth’s 2023 Fossil Free Fashion scorecard. 

Over two-thirds of largest fashion firms score low in sustainability

Only H&M scored high in the Fossil Free Fashion scorecard. 

More Taiwanese online shoppers are using alternative payment methods

Over 25% of online buys were paid through alternative payment methods, GlobalData reported. 

How Japanese brands can capture young Chinese consumers

Brands may bank on Mangas and Animes, GlobalData said. 

Indonesian’s evolved self-care habits open opportunities for brands

Nearly 60% of Indonesians say looking good makes them feel confident. 

Over 35% of Indonesians eat to reduce stress: report

Shoppers in the market buy food and drink to indulge during tough times. 

World of Flight opens first Jordan-only store in Japan

The Jordan World of Flight Shibuya is also the first in Asia. 

L’Oreal invests in biotech for sustainable beauty

This is to include more plant-based ingredients in their beauty products. 

How cosmetics brands in India could gain consumer loyalty?

GlobalData suggested that brands highlight their stance on equality issues. 

Bvlgari wants to tap into China’s male fragrances market

The market is projected to surge at a 10% compound annual growth rate between 2023 and 2027. 

HKTDC unveils latest lifestyle essentials in April 5-in-1 fair

The April lifestyle product shows will take place on 19-22 April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 

Logitech Singapore, Watsons partner to bring greater access to tech accessories

Logitech is the first global tech brand to partner with Watsons. 

Reliance Consumer relaunches Campa in bid to rival Coca-Cola, PepsiCo

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo currently dominate the Indian carbonates market. 

Philippine-based Max’s Group’s organic income growth climbs nearly 40%

The restaurant chain reported its 2022 organic net income growth stood at P622m (US$11.3m).