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Skincare benefits drive popularity of hybrid color cosmetics
Skincare benefits drive popularity of hybrid color cosmetics
Foundation is the top category that features skincare benefits in new product launches.
Around 1 in 2 Thai consumers likely to switch beauty brands
Gen Zs want brands with positive messages, whilst Gen Xers look for cosmetic products offering skincare benefits.
ION Orchard marks 15 years as a premier retail destination
The mall is proactive in conducting surveys to identify trends and optimise its tenant mix.
Consumers’ growing disloyalty to brands requires stronger omnichannel strategies
Retailers need to be present everywhere as a new breed of ‘zero consumers’ prefers to explore, says analyst.
Waterless cosmetics gain traction in APAC amidst growing eco-consciousness
These products will reduce the strain on freshwater supply, according to GlobalData.
Taylor Swift's concert boosts Australian retail sales by 0.3% in February
The clothing, footwear and personal accessories sector saw the biggest growth.
IPPG and China Duty Free to open 3 duty-free outlets in Vietnam
This first store will open in Quang Ninh Province this year.
Ajinomoto Philippines switches to 100% renewables in manufacturing facility
It is achieved through the government’s Retail Competition and Open Access Programme.
Indonesian consumers embrace functional fragrances as stress level rises
Around 80% of consumers consider a product’s health impact in their purchase.
GOPIZZA to expand to over 200 outlets in South Korea
It will be launching in partnership with the convenience store brand GS25.
OWNDAYS Singapore softens tax hike impact on consumers
GM says they cut SG$20 (US$14.95) in over 200 designs and retained the prices across the rest of the products.
Art tops luxury investment index in 2023: Knight Frank
It is the only sector that posted double-digit growth with an 11% price increase.
Wilcon Depot's net income dips 9.5% YoY on rising expenses
This is despite a 3.1% growth due to sales from new stores.
Miniso hits record $89.8m Q4 2023 profit
Its revenue also achieves a record-high increase to $541m.
AS Watson Group appoints Marionnaud Group’s new CEO, deputy CEO
Their appointment is effective starting April 2024.
What luxury retailers should focus on to attract consumers
Around 36% of Chinese consumers said product quality/durability is the most important.
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