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1 in 3 Australians now use AI for shopping
Gen Z and Millennials remain the top users of AI for purchases.
Alibaba credits AI-driven strategy for strong growth
AI-related products posted triple-digit growth
Shiseido blends beauty and science
The boundaries between cosmetic products and beauty medicine have become blurry.
Vietnam retail market ramps up digital-first strategies
Collaboration between traditional and modern retail formats is seen as crucial.
Estée Lauder Companies uses custom AI agent to centralise data
It uses genAI to analyse and deliver real-time insights.
Malaysian retailers told to prioritise technology, consumer-centric approaches
Key strategies include embracing sustainability and exploring international markets.
Foodpanda automates ‘dark stores’ in Singapore to speed up deliveries
Its 24/7 warehouses ensure round-the-clock fulfilment.
Southeast Asian sellers face AI adoption gap
Cost and implementation complexity remain key hurdles.
Robotic last-mile delivery market to hit $1.74b by 2032
Robotic deliveries are also projected to reach 25,000 by 2032.
Digital giants to retailers: The playbook for scaling ad revenue with onsite retail media
If traditional models do not work, what is the best way to succeed in the retail media business?
SM Supermalls taps cleaning robots in modernisation push
Malls have become the ultimate third space where digital and physical worlds merge.
Luckin Coffee taps Stripe to drive expansion in Singapore, Malaysia
This enables local payment methods such as GrabPay, PayNow, and FPX.
Retailers told to harness tech for smooth customer journey
Data insights help businesses predict needs and tailor interactions accordingly.
Social media replaces search engines as key shopping, discovery tool
Platforms like TikTok and Douyin are growing rapidly.
How brands can engage budget-conscious Filipino consumers
Data, personalised marketing, and flexible payment solutions engage price-sensitive Filipino consumers.
Kolmar Korea develops hybrid composite sunscreen technology
This improves long UVA blocking efficiency by 24.8%
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