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Korea retail sales up 9.1% in July
Korea retail sales up 9.1% in July
It was driven by a 15.3% jump in online sales.
Singapore retail sales up 4.8% in July
Singapore retail sales up 4.8% in July
The total retail sales value was estimated at $4.2b.
TikTok Shop boosts fashion e-commerce with trust and scale
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TikTok Shop boosts fashion e-commerce with trust and scale
Seller programs are fueling growth in fashion and beauty.
Gap to enter beauty market
Gap to enter beauty market
It is also increasing its focus on accessories.
Yum China to buy back additional $270m in stock
Yum China to buy back additional $270m in stock
It expects to return around $1.5b to shareholders in 2025.
Philippines' Potato Corner opens first store in Taiwan
Philippines' Potato Corner opens first store in Taiwan
It plans to open more outlets in the country before the end of the year.

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Mega Prime targets full coverage of 1.6 million corner stores
It is also boosting online sales via Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.
Garnier targets esports to expand men’s skincare footprint in Asia
Gen Zers and Millennials are embracing self-care routines once seen as feminine.
Stores Gen Z drives Starbucks’ drink innovation
Only one of five beverage concepts survive the company’s testing process.
Foodpanda uses hyperlocal data to personalise deliveries
Ensuring speed has become a priority for the platform’s Singapore operations. 
Ignoring seniors could cost retailers big
The new generation of older adults in Hong Kong consume more.
Indonesian retailers embrace digital signage to boost traffic
Lippo, Erajaya, and Kopi Kenangan use screens for promotions.
MAP Indonesia targets rising middle class with home and wellness focus
The retailer is targeting 80 million people in the middle-to-premium class.

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