Jaleen Ramos
Pet-friendly dining may lift core Hong Kong mall traffic
Pet-friendly dining may lift core Hong Kong mall traffic
Weekend spending is expected to benefit central districts over suburban malls.
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Asian retailers turn POS systems into real-time marketing tools
QR payments and digital wallets push checkout systems beyond transactions.
Malaysia FMCG shelves under pressure as SKU launches increase
The country recorded over 12,000 new SKUs launched last year.
Hidden cyber risks emerge as Asia retailers handle peak shopping demand
Bot activity, account takeover attempts, and payment abuse become harder to detect.
Uniqlo unveils cooling pop-up as Singapore hits record heat stress
Visitors experience fabric functions directly through hands-on displays.
Indonesian retail marketers in ‘survival mode’ as AI reshapes ads, marketing
AI is seen as a key tool to improve media planning and creative production efficiency.
Indonesian retailers push for unified omnichannel systems as consumer expectations rise
Social commerce is also growing rapidly in the country.
AI and unified data support Indonesia’s digital growth amidst rising volatility
Economic uncertainty and supply chain risks are increasing business pressure.
How can Australian retailers manage cost strain from Iran war?
Kearney sees rising fuel, freight, and packaging costs squeezing margins.
The Mall Group eyes experience-led retail with CRM and AI focus
The strategy focuses on increasing customer dwell time.
Singapore retailers shift from points to real-time loyalty models
They use personalisation and behaviour tracking to drive engagement.
Thailand FMCG growth weakens as competition rises and consumers turn cautious
Competition is increasingly driven by local manufacturers.
How can snack brands win in social commerce and AI?
TikTok and Douyin are becoming key discovery channels.
Easing rents lure retailers back to Hong Kong streets
Ground-floor shops offer higher visibility for food and daily-need retail.
How can beverage groups stay relevant as consumer habits fracture?
Asia-Pacific growth masks widening gaps between price-led and premium demand.
Probability disclosures unlikely to dent blind-box demand in Singapore
They could reassure rather than deter core buyers.
Fragmented data infrastructure slowing down AI deployment in Malaysia's retail sector
Most retailers are still in the experimentation stage rather than full transformation.
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