Jaleen Ramos
Philippine retailers accelerate digital transformation, AI integration
Philippine retailers accelerate digital transformation, AI integration
They also cited the need to balance digital and physical retail.
Seven & i, Couche-Tard in talks on US store sales for $47b takeover
Both firms control 20,000 US stores.
Global fruit puree market to hit $10.1b by 2035
The rising demand for natural and healthy food products is driving growth.
Siam Piwat expands luxury retail space at Siam Paragon, ICONSIAM
It will bring 15 new luxury brands.
China to keep ruling global e-commerce market
The country’s massive production output benefits its e-commerce platforms.
Retailers told to map clear IT roadmap
The plan should get senior management approval early in the process.
Fabric softeners overtake perfumes for 23% of Thai consumers
Four out of 10 use laundry scents as their personal fragrance.
Indonesia’s beauty market expands as Chinese, Korean brands gain traction
Sensitive skin segment sees rising consumer interest.
Taiwan e-commerce market to grow 7.9% in 2025
Online shopping penetration stood at 48.57%
JD.com imports one million Dutch tulips to China
It will be stored at JD Logistics before distribution.
China's Dingdong launches $20M share buyback program
It will run until 5 March 2026.
JD.com named UEFA Champions League’s e-commerce innovation partner
It will offer exclusive football merchandise, discounts, and prizes.
Yum China names new chief financial officer
It will take effect on March 6.
Deliveroo to shut down Hong Kong operations
It will remain live until 7 April.
China’s F&B sector to grow slower in 2025
It is anticipated to slow to 5%-6%.
Japan's Trial Holdings to acquire supermarket chain Seiyu for $2.55b
Japan’s Trial Holdings has announced that it will acquire supermarket chain Seiyu for $2.55b (JPY 382.6b) from its current majority owner, U.S. private equity firm KKR (KKR.N), Reuters reported.
Handbags outshine luxury market as top-performing asset in 2024
Fine art, wine and whisky were the weakest performers.
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