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FairPrice Group to expand AI-powered retail innovations across stores by 2026
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.
Japan amongst top 3 AI patent publishers amidst consumer caution
Only 18% of Japanese adults adopt new technologies early.
Guardian deploys AI skin, scalp diagnostics at new Singapore flagship
The store also features five wellness-focused zones.
Clarins debuts ‘AI Skin Observer’ device in 20 stores worldwide
It is now available in Clarins’ Shanghai Jing An Kerry Center boutique.
AI solutions counter soaring retail crime losses
Integrated AI video, cloud, and access solutions combat retail crime.
RCS challenges SMS dominance in business messaging
Rich Communication Services is moving from innovation to mainstream.
Rakuten introduces AI-powered listing support on Rakuma app
It automatically analyses images uploaded by sellers.
Retail shops top ad spending in Thailand
Following closely are non-alcoholic beverages, skin-care preparations, internet websites, and dairy products.
Rakuten launches AI agent across mobile, web platforms
It offers tools such as AI chat, voice input, image search, and translation.
Virtual try-on market to hit $27.7b by 2031
It was driven by AR and AI demand.
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