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Retailers told to challenge market norms with ‘intelligent naivety’
Retailers told to challenge market norms with ‘intelligent naivety’
Flying Fish Lab’s Mario Braz de Matos urges firms to play to their strengths
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Fragmented data infrastructure slowing down AI deployment in Malaysia's retail sector
Most retailers are still in the experimentation stage rather than full transformation.
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Malaysian retailers told to adopt multi-layer strategy as marketplace reliance grows
Marketplaces remain a critical entry point for consumer discovery and acquisition across Southeast Asia
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Retailers with fragmented data face algorithmic invisibility
Brands without machine-readable product data may vanish from results entirely.
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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.
Scaling pharmacy networks exposes gaps in medicine supply and distribution
AI tools help forecast demand and maintain stock levels across pharmacies.
Vietnam retailers see margins squeezed as expansion masks loss-making units
Fragmented data and systems prevent leaders from seeing the full financial picture.
Vietnam retail shifts to AI-driven decision ecosystems
AI tools are also reshaping how shoppers choose products across retail channels.
Vietnam retailers target personalisation as Gen Z turns to online discovery
Panelists during Retail Asia Summit discussion highlight digital engagement, personalization, and experience as key to capturing demographic.
Vietnam e-commerce under pressure as discount-led growth loses momentum
Fragmented systems also continue to disrupt customer experience.
Vietnam consumers hold back spending despite 8% GDP growth
Rising living costs and global uncertainties are influencing how they spend.
Centralised supply chains reduce Vietnam retail stock-outs
Consolidated logistics, regular deliveries, and supplier alignment are critical to meeting customer demand.
Retailers rethink premium strategy as Filipino consumers grow more ‘value fluid'
Retail leaders say value-driven shoppers mix premium and budget buys, pushing brands to prove value beyond price.
Aligning channels key to capturing discerning Filipino shoppers in 2026
Price, promotion, and shelf visibility are critical levers.
Philippine retail falls behind regional peers as expansion outpaces efficiency
The country is falling behind regional competitors in operational productivity.
Only 5% of retailers get AI right amidst lack of integrated systems
The remaining 95% fail because when executives discuss AI, the answers are less clear.
Influencer-led content, short-form video drives results over traditional metrics
The shift is fuelled by algorithms prioritising watch time and engagement.
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