Jaleen Ramos

Mars Wrigley bets on Asia’s chocolate boom

Mars Wrigley bets on Asia’s chocolate boom

The US company expects the region’s rising middle class to eat more M&M’s and Snickers.

Beauty retailers unlock the power of high-tech

Companies should use tools that solve real-world consumer problems and boost efficiency.

APAC retailers face pressure to adapt to tech, consumer shifts

AI advancements, data analytics, and omnichannel strategies are reshaping the future of retail in the region.

Swarovski cracks TikTok to scale luxury amongst Gen Zs

The Austrian crystal maker is working with influencers to connect with the Singaporean market.

Filipino shoppers still prefer bricks over clicks

Eight in 10 consumers are more likely to buy after seeing or trying a product in person.

More affluent Filipino consumers shift to lifestyle products

Retailers must be invisible, indispensable and intimate to meet consumer demand.

Starbucks Korea opens high-tech store in Seoul

Its first reserve-only branch features AR art installations and a Mixology Bar.

Post-COVID e-shoppers are more demanding

They want more variety, better prices, fast delivery, discounts, and excellent service.

Primer Group targets Gen Z using TikTok livestreams

Live shopping provides a more engaging way for consumers to discover and buy products.

Decathlon gets closer to hybrid Singaporean shoppers through pick-up service

The world’s largest sporting goods retailer lets clients pick up online orders on the go.

Omnichannel retail is the path to profit

Sellers should harness both online and physical channels, says Ace Hardware Philippines.

Southeast Asian retailers go live to take orders

Social media are no longer just spaces for sharing selfies; they’ve become shopping hubs.

Hong Kong’s K11 MUSEA bridges art, culture, and retail

Visitors find top-tier brands and museum-grade art pieces at the cultural-retail landmark.

Toys ‘R’ Us Asia banks on ‘kidults’ to drive toy sales

Teens and adults aged 12 years and over are buying beloved toy brands from the 80s and 90s.

Gen AI powers Zalora’s push for enhanced shopping experiences

This has already led to improved click and conversion rates for the group.

Philippine gov’t strengthens retail supply chains and e-commerce initiatives

It introduced a new E-commerce Group, consisting of the E-commerce Bureau and the Office of Supply Chain.

Retail leaders urge swift adaptation to tech disruption

Innovations such as leveraging AI and optimising supply chains were deemed crucial to the future of retail.