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IBM, L'Oréal team up to advance AI-driven, sustainable cosmetic formulations

IBM, L'Oréal team up to advance AI-driven, sustainable cosmetic formulations

A custom AI model will be created to help L'Oréal develop sustainable and high-performance products.
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Gen Alpha set to dominate consumer market by 2040

Although they don't earn money yet, they are already influencing household spending.
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Retail, consumer brands to boost AI investments by 52% in 2025

Companies plan to allocate an average of 3.32% of their revenue to AI this year.

Shein increases adoption of eco-friendly denim production

The company produced 380,000 denim pieces using this method last year.

Retailers need more than personalised service to make the cut

Consumers are becoming less tolerant of generic and inauthentic customised experience.

Vietnamese consumers increase spending activities

Inbound tourist spending on luxury retail in Vietnam has grown by 168% since 2019.

Coles Group implements new data management system to boost efficiency

The system is expected to streamline product maintenance and optimise digital assets.

Central Food Retail launches AI shopping assistant

It aims to enhance the shopping experience with personalised, efficient, and convenient support.

Online pharmacies tackle Indonesia’s healthcare access challenges

Digital innovations aim to close rural gaps and improve health literacy.

Social media trends drive e-commerce as branding tool

Influencer marketing is reshaping how brands engage consumers.  

Retailers told to tap omnichannel marketing strategies

Data should be captured from all entry points for the best hyper-personalisation. 

Asian retailers digitalise amidst industry hype

Coming up with a solution to a problem you don’t understand will lead to failure.

Retailers urged to adopt 2D barcodes

The machine-readable symbol gives consumers detailed product info at the point of sale.

Unilever invests $105m in in-house fragrance innovation

It will be supported by digital tools and AI.

Swire Coca-Cola Hong Kong implements SAP S/4HANA

It will streamline the processes of manufacturing, sourcing, customer orders, pricing, and delivery.

APAC consumers demand trust and control in AI-driven future

Brands are facing pressure to deliver authenticity.  

IKEA rolls out exoskeletons to boost workplace ergonomics

These devices are designed to reduce physical strain on workers.