Jaleen Ramos
Business interruption is top risk for food and beverage industry
Business interruption is top risk for food and beverage industry
Four in 10 companies prioritise increasing liquidity in the next two years to prepare for future shocks.
Lululemon announces strategic organisational changes as CPO departs
The company has no plans to replace the role.
LVMH extends partnership with Alibaba to boost omnichannel presence in China
Alibaba Cloud's AI capabilities will be integrated to develop new applications and services for LVMH's global consumers.
JD.com launches enhanced JD NOW on-demand retail service
It promises rapid delivery of premium products from over 500,000 stores to 2,300 locations in China.
L'Oréal unveils cutting-edge beauty innovations
This includes a hair dryer utilising infrared light technology and a micro-resurfacing device designed to enhance skincare performance.
Vietnam pharmacy chain taps technology to better serve customers
FPT Long Chau commits to innovation and personalisation, but not at the expense of customer trust.
75% of HK consumers shop on social media: report
Features such as payment methods, personalisation, and payment security are also crucial for attracting customers.
LEGO Group opens SEA’s largest LEGO store in Jakarta
The new store spans 365 square meters.
Morinaga Nutritional Foods Vietnam unveils sustainability strategies
MNFV's sustainability management is structured around four pillars.
IlaoIlao posts $60.4m net turnover in 2023
The total global sales to end customers in 2023 reached $152.9m.
TUMI elevates travel retail with new stores in major Asian airports
The brand strives to enhance travel retail with innovative designs and exceptional customer experiences.
63% of Japan's online transactions used payment cards in 2023
Credit and charge cards also held a 60.8% share.
Metro Retail profit falls 16% in Q1 2024
The decline was attributed to narrower margins in general merchandise.
Guardian Malaysia expands employee benefits with on-demand pay program
Over 4,400 Guardian team members will have access to a portion of their earned wages before payday.
Hong Kong retailers to accept digital yuan as e-CNY pilot expands
The e-CNY wallets are limited to cross-boundary payments and cannot be used for person-to-person transfers.
ASOS partners with Reliance Retail to tap into India's fashion market
The deal includes ASOS's first exclusive brand stores in the country.
How marketers can drive brand growth
Meaningful differentiation is deemed crucial for strong consumer-brand connections and pricing power.
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