Jaleen Ramos
Loewe opens largest Asian flagship store in Shanghai
It features a façade of shimmering gold ceramic tiles.
1 in 2 APAC retailers to adopt GenAI for product content by 2027
By 2026, 90% of retail solutions will incorporate AI.
India’s wearable market down 11.3% in 2024
This marks its first-ever annual drop.
Thai brands turn to influencers to create buzz, boost profit
Local businesses are under pressure to compete with Temu, Shein, and TikTok Shop.
Why Thai retailers should harness AI for personalisation, efficiency
Industry leaders also cited the importance of adopting omnichannel strategies.
Cities now drive 50% of global spending: report
Mid-sized cities will see the highest spending growth over the next five years.
RBI acquires full ownership of Burger King China for $158m
It now seeks a new local partner as the controlling shareholder.
Taobao, PapaHome partner to launch first furniture superstore in Hong Kong
The store will use an online-merge-offline model.
Unwrapping the psychology behind festive snacking in Southeast Asia
Is there ever a right time to snack—and how does it influence your choice of snacks? According to Mondelēz International’s latest State of Snacking report, 75% of global consumers snack during a special moment—such as milestones and festive celebrations—or at specific times of the day.
K-beauty brand ANUA partners with Ulta Beauty to expand in US
It is now available in 1,400 Ulta stores nationwide.
IP-related product sales soar by 448.94% in 2024
The blind box trend grew by 137.77% in 2024
Jollibee granted approval to remove foreign ownership limit
This comes after JFC amended its articles of incorporation.
Philippine retail market to see $66.35b growth by 2028
It is driven by higher demand for convenience foods and increased online shopping.
Japan's e-commerce market to grow 7.7% in 2025
The market grew 8.4% in 2024.
Here’s what’s driving the global denim jeans market
The market is seeing strong demand from baby boomers for denim collections.
Global e-commerce market to reach $11t by 2028
China and the United States dominate the sector.
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