Vann Villegas

Why Asia’s cosmetics industry needs social commerce to drive growth

Social commerce in various platforms such as TikTok and Facebook is popular in the region.

Woolworths CEO to retire in September

Brad Banducci will be succeeded by Amanda Bardwell.

ASEAN consumer activity to moderate in 2024: report

The region, however, will remain the fastest-expanding market globally.

The Warehouse Group runs 26 stores with solar power

It aims to be 100% solar-powered by end-2026.

DIYblinds names new CEO

The co-founders will serve as chief growth officer and director of the company.

Brands leverage Indian consumers’ individualism for Valentine’s Day marketing

Around 3 in 10 consumers buy food and drinks aligned with their personality.

PARKnSHOP names new managing director

Freda Ng was appointed as PARKnSHOP's chief operating officer in 2023.

Estee Lauder to reduce employees by up to 5% amidst decline in sales

Organic sales were down 8% YoY due to challenges in Asia travel retail, amongst others.

Hong Kong retail sales to post stable growth

This is due to the improved market condition and the return of international tourism.

Toys ‘R’ Us ANZ to exit UK, focus on Australia

The UK business expansion is not within the company’s reach. 

Around 3 in 5 APAC consumers consider health, well-being impacts in food purchase

As a result, functional food products are seeing increasing demand.

Wholesaler Metcash acquires 3 firms for $363.4m

The companies it obtained were Superior Food, Bianco Construction, and Alpine Truss