Paolo Alfar

Korean fashion brand Layer signs exclusive licensing deal with Marithé François Girbaud

Marithé François Girbaud’s rebranding in Korea led to $74m in sales.

L'Occitane names Green Yip as new APAC managing director

Yip previously served for Estee Lauder as Vice President for Travel Retailing.

Shopee remains leading online marketplace in Malaysia

Around 7 in 10 Shopee users in Southeast Asia spent 30 minutes a day using the app.

Local flavours and natural remedies define trending Thai cuisine: Mintel

Around 3 in 5 Thai consumers prefer food with high nutritional content.

American-based spirits brand Brown-Forman enters Japan market

Brown-Forman previously entered the market in the 1970s.

Restaurants revive snacking out with new menu items aimed at Gen Z consumers

Around 43% of consumers have been snacking daily or frequently within a week.

ION Orchard launches Singapore's 1st Sustainable Takeaway Programme

Sustainable Takeaway will run from 1 April to 30 September 2024.

Around 9 in 10 APAC retail CIOs plan to invest in GenAI

Challenges in GenAI adoption include cybersecurity and privacy.

Venturi Partners invests $25m in DALI Discount for Philippine expansion

It is Venturi Partners’ second Philippine investment after Pickup Coffee.

JD Super partners with leading F&B brands to form Healthy Food Industry Alliance

The alliance involves over a hundred renowned brands in the F&B sector.

Manolo Blahnik Group joins forces with Bluebell Group for Hong Kong launch

It is one of the many partnerships between both fashion entities.

Premium skincare brand Medipledge launches in Australia

The brand specialises in post-laser skin barrier restoration, especially for Asian skin.

Brands can rely on social media to prevent health misinformation: report

Around 58% of users buy products based on recommendations from medical professionals.

Decathlon and Carousell launch official second-hand bike store

The Official Decathlon Carousell Store allows users to buy and sell second-hand bicycles.

Four ways to adapt to a highly competitive 2024 retail landscape

They need to boost in-store experiences and implement customer-centric features, amongst others.