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Estée Lauder completes $1.7b acquisition of DECIEM
Estée Lauder completes $1.7b acquisition of DECIEM
The deal, completed on 31 May, involved a cash transaction of approximately $860m.
Alibaba.com launches 'Alibaba Guaranteed' to boost global sourcing for SMEs
It offers products at fixed prices with shipping fees included, dispatch within 72 hours, and guaranteed delivery dates.
What’s next for Levi’s in Southeast Asia?
Explore how the brand is tapping into the diverse and growing consumer base in the region.
Watsons invests $250M for 6,000 new and upgraded stores in Asia
75% of the stores in the region will offer customers upgraded experiences.
ZALORA launches AI-powered customer service chatbot in Southeast Asia
The chatbot can access personalised information on orders, deliveries, and returns.
Central Food Group trials AI-powered system to reduce store food waste
Amongst the key features are automatic detection and optimal recycling.
Luxury brands embrace budget beauty trend with diffusion lines
Collaborating with retailers is seen crucial to effectively reach the target audience.
How can brands maintain profitability in perma-discount era?
Value-centric strategies can boost customer satisfaction without constant markdowns.
Nissin Foods acquires Gaemi Food
The deal is valued at KRW48,000m (HK$271.7m).
Luxury brands double down on resort markets
Major brands strategically expand into leisure destinations to tap into their target audience.
Jo Malone opens flagship store in Japan
The new Harajuku location spans 2,540 square feet.
Thailand sees boom in out-of-home consumption
FMCG brands are urged to realign their products and marketing to match the rising demand for convenience-driven purchases.
Over 10k brands see over fivefold transaction surge in JD.com's 618 Grand Promotion
Major brands like Apple, Midea, Haier, and Xiaomi quickly surpassed the $14m mark in sales.
Hong Kong retail sales drop 14.7% in April
The sharp decline was mainly attributed to the timing of the Easter holidays.
Rakuten achieves carbon neutrality across all subsidiaries
It implemented energy efficiency measures and adopting renewable energy across its subsidiaries.
DoubleDragon's CityMall opens first Jollibee Group multi-brand store
This allows customers to order from all four brands in one transaction.
Identifying what drives retail market transformation
PwC Vietnam highlights the importance of understanding evolving customer demands and industry landscapes.
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