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DKSH, Odani Kokufun expand partnership to distribute premium tea in Singapore
DKSH, Odani Kokufun expand partnership to distribute premium tea in Singapore
DKSH will provide full market expansion services for OSK’s premium tea portfolio.
How hyper-realistic food replicas enhance Japan’s retail experience
These models are now a key part of Japan’s tourism, blending art, innovation, and culinary tradition.
Philippine malls lure shoppers with complete holiday experience
Customers are expected to visit after office hours and stay late into the evenings.
Samsonite harnesses data to boost sales
The US luggage maker is boosting its online channel to drive revenue across Southeast Asia.
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We’re taking the time off and will be back on 6 January 2025.
Hyper-personalised shopping rules in Southeast Asia
Data and analytics allow brands to optimise customer experience both online and in-store.
Nearly 1 in 5 holiday e-commerce transactions in HK flagged for fraud
65% of consumers plan to make over half of their holiday purchases online.
Multifunctional cosmetics demand boosts sunscreen use in APAC
It is driven by younger generations, who are more attuned to the risks of sun exposure
Singapore's retail sector faces increased cyber threats this holiday season
The majority of breaches were caused by system intrusions and social engineering.
Gen MZ drives South Korea’s second-hand luxury boom
This shift is driven primarily by younger generations.
Walmart partners with Meituan to boost e-commerce in China
Meituan will provide delivery services for Walmart products.
Mars sets 2030 target for fully segregated cocoa in products
It will only use cocoa from farms in the program or certified by approved bodies.
FairPrice Group extends discount schemes through 2025
A key initiative is the continuation of the discount scheme for CHAS Orange cardholders.
IKEA’s expansion to New Zealand on track for 2025 opening
It will be IKEA’s first new market since 2020 when it opened in Slovenia.
Alibaba to sell department store unit for $1.3b loss
The sale will result in a $1.3b loss as Alibaba shifts focus back to its core e-commerce business.
Over half of Mainland China’s luxury shoppers to increase purchases in 2025
In Hong Kong, only 48% of luxury consumers share the same sentiment.
Global soft drinks industry up 3% in 2024
The growth, whilst steady, was tempered by higher pricing across key markets.
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