Jaleen Ramos
Vietnam retail market ramps up digital-first strategies
Vietnam retail market ramps up digital-first strategies
Collaboration between traditional and modern retail formats is seen as crucial.
CJ Olive Young expands skin analyser service to 100 stores in Korea
It provides customers with scalp and skin condition analysis.
Pomelo Fashion set to launch in Laos
The first store is slated to open in Vientiane.
Levi’s banks on ‘North Star’ of Asia to drive growth
Premiumisation has allowed its Japan unit to post the fastest growth in the region.
Private labels drive 8% of global FMCG sales growth
53% of global shoppers are buying more private labels.
Korea's retail industry up 9.2% in March
Online sales led the growth with a 19% increase.
Flash Coffee secures $3m to fuel expansion across Indonesia
This comes after a strong year of performance.
Retail associations urge gov’t to address rising costs, retail crime in Australia
A key concern is the impact of U.S. tariffs.
Hong Kong retail sales down 3.5% in March
Online sales made up 8.1% of total retail sales.
Higher consumer spending drives Australia’s credit card market
The market is expected to hit $299.7b in 2025.
Estée Lauder sales see slight decline in APAC amidst regional challenges
Sales in Hong Kong and South Korea declined.
Amazon Australia to hire 600 seasonal workers for mid-year sales
Roles will focus on picking and packing orders.
Suntory to implement price increases in Japan starting October
It will affect products in PET bottles, cans, and other containers.
Australia retail spending up 4% in March
'Other retailing’ category saw the highest growth.
Global eyewear market to hit $335.9b in 2030
It will be driven by fashion trends and tech innovation
Lanvin Group revenue falls due to to weaker demand in EMEA, China
Macroeconomic challenges contributed to the decline.
Rising tariffs push consumers toward local products, value alternatives
Nearly half are switching to cheaper brands.
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