Jaleen Ramos

72% of SEA consumers prefer in-store shopping for mobile upgrades

Half of Grab users plan to upgrade their smartphones in the next 12 months.

Home textile retail market to grow by $74.7b by 2029

It is driven by product innovation and premiumisation

DFI Retail Group announces leadership changes

Ella Chan has been named the Group CSO.

Loewe opens largest Asian flagship store in Shanghai

It features a façade of shimmering gold ceramic tiles.

1 in 2 APAC retailers to adopt GenAI for product content by 2027

By 2026, 90% of retail solutions will incorporate AI.

India’s wearable market down 11.3% in 2024

This marks its first-ever annual drop.

Thai brands turn to influencers to create buzz, boost profit

Local businesses are under pressure to compete with Temu, Shein, and TikTok Shop.

Why Thai retailers should harness AI for personalisation, efficiency

Industry leaders also cited the importance of adopting omnichannel strategies.

Cities now drive 50% of global spending: report

Mid-sized cities will see the highest spending growth over the next five years.

RBI acquires full ownership of Burger King China for $158m

It now seeks a new local partner as the controlling shareholder.

Unwrapping the psychology behind festive snacking in Southeast Asia

Is there ever a right time to snack—and how does it influence your choice of snacks? According to Mondelēz International’s latest State of Snacking report, 75% of global consumers snack during a special moment—such as milestones and festive celebrations—or at specific times of the day.

K-beauty brand ANUA partners with Ulta Beauty to expand in US

It is now available in 1,400 Ulta stores nationwide.

IP-related product sales soar by 448.94% in 2024

The blind box trend grew by 137.77% in 2024