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Balmain deploys PLM system to streamline product lifecycle operations
Balmain deploys PLM system to streamline product lifecycle operations
Ready-to-wear operations went live in about seven months
TikTok Shop GMV surges 80% in 6.6 Birthday Mega Sale
It featured free shipping with no order limits and no minimum spend.
AS Watson ramps up AI push with 31 strategic partners
It will concentrate on six priority areas.
How can retailers tell if loyalty programmes work?
Research suggests sales gains alone can give a misleading picture.
South Korea's smartphone sales dip despite stable demand
Premium segment captured 73.2% market share.
How EV buyers in Asia are rewriting consumer trust and retail competition
For retail and consumer industries, the shifts are a glimpse into how consumers are redefining major purchases.
Retailers lose AI value as batch data delays real-time decisions
Inventory mismatches failed redemptions and fulfilment delays during peak sales trace back to disconnected retail data.
Swiss firm replaces oil frying with steam at 80% less energy use
The technology cuts freeze-drying time from hours to minutes and returns dried products to their original state when rehydrated
Google launches AI-powered virtual try-on feature in Singapore
The feature works with a single uploaded photo.
FairPrice Group to expand AI-powered retail innovations across stores by 2026
This includes smart carts, digital price tags, and AI staff app.
Canifa’s 15-year tech journey drives AI and automation across operations
From early IT systems to AI tools, Canifa enhances sales, inventory, and customer service.
Amazon AU bets $750m on robotics to supercharge local delivery
The robotics centre will process over 125 million packages annually at full capacity.
L’Oréal targets Filipino consumers through digital strategy
Digital habits push personalised marketing in the Philippines.
L’Oréal expands AI partnership with NVIDIA to accelerate beauty innovation
AI speeds up product development 100×.
When AI becomes the front door: How marketing in Singapore will really change in 2026
AI agents will move beyond experimentation to execution.
Influencer-led content, short-form video drives results over traditional metrics
The shift is fuelled by algorithms prioritising watch time and engagement.
Retailers embed AI to boost competitiveness
AI with intent drives lifecycle decisions.
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