Jaleen Ramos
Physical stores still key to sales amidst digital shift
Physical stores still key to sales amidst digital shift
94% of shoppers make purchase decisions in-store.
JD Food Delivery hires 150,000 full-time riders
It also launched $278m welfare upgrade.
Retailers bet on GenAI, in-store experience
65% of plan to invest in GenAI over the next five years.
Discount retail, social commerce emerge as key growth drivers in 2025
Strong private label offerings are helping discount retailers grow.
Visa-free access drives retail sales surge in Shanghai
Easier access has led to longer stays and more shopping.
JD.com offers 9% tax refund for overseas shoppers at flagship stores
Minimum spend of $28 in a single store on the same day required.
Global brand licensing market to hit $470.6b by 2030
Companies use it to expand into new markets and product categories.
Couche-Tard ends $47b bid for Seven & i
It cited refusal by Seven & i to engage constructively.
Offline retail still leads global personal accessories market in 2024
Customers prefer in-store shopping for personal accessories to see and try products.
Guardian launches mobile app to streamline shopping
The app offers access to thousands of items.
On opens first flagship store at Singapore's Jewel Changi Airport
A standout feature is the Magic Wall.
What’s driving the rise of marketplaces in global e-commerce?
Low prices and AI propel growth in 2024.
India’s Reliance Retail Ventures invests in UK's Facegym
Reliance's Tira will bring FACEGYM to India.
JD Super expands blueberry supply with Camposol partnership
The blueberries are shipped via a sanitised cold chain from Peru to China.
Rakuten opens e-commerce platform to Singapore sellers
Sellers can ship directly from Singapore to Japan.
Miniso opens largest Melbourne flagship store
This is the brand’s 10th store in Australia since March 2025.
South Korea’s Bunjang targets Singapore as launchpad for Asia expansion
User growth in Singapore has jumped 452% from January to June 2025.
Most Read
1. Lazada launches tiered membership programme in six Southeast Asian markets 2. Shopee allocates $38.46m to SME programmes for 2026 3. China’s FMCG market logs 1.3% growth in Q3 on more O2O purchases 4. IKEA opens first New Zealand store at Sylvia Park 5. Singapore shoppers start year-end buying earlierResource Center
Read Here
Advertise
Sign Up
Events
Event News
The Filipino snack brand transformed bacon into both a culinary canvas and a consumer favourite.
