Jaleen Ramos

Here are emerging trends shaping cooking ingredients and meals industry

Consumers are seeking premium, healthier, and environmentally sustainable options.

SM Markets to open 10 to 15 new stores in 2024

It aims to serve the essential needs of Filipino communities in underserved areas.

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.

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.

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.