Jaleen Ramos

YouTube seeks to topple TikTok as video shopping king

Two in five Southeast Asian shoppers turn to online videos to research products.
2 days ago

L’Oréal to acquire majority stake in Medik8

The deal is expected to complete in the coming months.
2 days ago

Authentic Brands Group opens APAC headquarters in Shanghai

The new office spans nearly 2,000 square meter.
2 days ago

Chinese consumers shift to cautious spending as growth slows

Annual consumption growth is expected to reach 2.3% in 2025.
2 days ago

Vietnam textile industry to pilot first steam-generating heat pump

H&M Group is amongst the partners in the project.
3 days ago

Tealive enters FMCG market with launch of 3-in-1 sachet range

It will be available starting 15 June at AEON outlets.
3 days ago

L’Oréal partners with NVIDIA to scale AI across beauty business

The deal focuses on 3D rendering and generative AI.
3 days ago

Starbucks pilots ‘Green Dot’ AI assistant to support baristas in real time

It is currently being piloted in 35 Starbucks locations.
3 days ago

Shiseido opens expanded beauty counter at Fukuoka Airport

The revamped space is five times larger than the previous setup.
3 days ago

L’Oréal launches fifth global employee share plan

The plan offers up to 300,000 shares.
3 days ago

MBK Partners seeks buyer for troubled South Korean chain Homeplus

The retailer has lost over $1b in the past five years.
3 days ago

IKEA revamping store designs in major cities

Customers across Paris, Mumbai and London want more shopping guidance.

7-Eleven opens first store in Hanoi

This marks 7-Eleven’s entry into the Hanoi market.

YouTube doubles down on video commerce in Southeast Asia

It now has 7,600 creators with over 1 million subscribers.

SM taps 800 personal shoppers to boost customer experience

It offers same-day delivery and dedicated assistance.