Retail

Bluebell uses physical retail to localise global brands

Bluebell uses physical retail to localise global brands

Experience-led stores are helping premium brands adapt service and engagement as Chinese shoppers demand greater value across channels.

Hong Kong shoppers resist AI payments despite 74% adoption

Nearly one in two shoppers remain hesitant to let AI complete purchases after approval.

Telehealth platforms shift primary care to virtual-first models

Digital consultations cut waiting times as care shifts online.

Department of Trade and Industry targets retail skill gaps

Framework and GS1 standards aim to modernise the sector.

TikTok disrupts how Asia buys beauty

Creator-led authenticity redefines how consumers buy products online.

H&M taps young Filipinos to drive growth

Youth, digital habits, and fashion appetite fuel H&M’s Philippine strategy.

MR. D.I.Y. Holding (Thailand) Public Company Limited wins at Retail Asia Awards 2025

The company earned two accolades, testament to its unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional value, nationwide reach, and customer-centric innovation.

Carousell Group acquires LuxLexicon to boost luxury segment

The group’s luxury bag category listings have grown monthly by 71% in the past two years.

Board Asia Pacific to outline how businesses can optimise operations with digital transformation

Join Board Asia Pacific and Retail Asia to know more about how the shift to digital can assist companies in decision making.

Immersive visual experiences the key to in-store retail recovery

Across the globe, COVID-19 interrupted almost everything in the physical world with some activities and sectors saved only by digital. The technology players could bring new advantages and opportunities as business operations and client engagements all migrated successfully online. Inevitably, the retailers in mega malls and hospitality sectors faced the most significant challenges with numerous players either ceasing their operations or had to shift to a virtual alternative.

Metro reinvents department store shopping anew

It won the Department Store of the Year - Singapore Award for its efforts.

Makro exercises innovative adaptation in an evolving market

Digitalisation and product expansion have led to greater performance.

Koala Sleep Japan wins Furniture Retailer of the Year - Japan award

Koala’s product range and customer service ensure customers can rest easy.

Keells navigating the Covid -19 crisis with innovation and resilience.  

The company received two awards at the Retail Asia Awards 2021.

Here are the winners in the Retail Asia Awards 2021

Winners were awarded via digital award presentations on 12-16 July.

Retail Asia welcomes Aditya Utama at the ‘Customers take center stage’ virtual round table

SAP’s retail industry business architect led the discussion on the importance of customer experience in today’s retail platform.