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First Miniso Land in Thailand offers 80 IP-specialty products
First Miniso Land in Thailand offers 80 IP-specialty products
Merchandise features Sanrio and Disney characters, amongst others, as brand enters the country.
5 days ago
Buttonscarves opens first physical store in Jewel Changi
Buttonscarves opens first physical store in Jewel Changi
This forms part of the brand’s Southeast Asia expansion.
6 days ago
Primark opens first flagship store in the Middle East
Primark opens first flagship store in the Middle East
The store has over 60,000 square feet of shopping space.
Data reshapes fashion as consumers demand purpose and personalisation
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Data reshapes fashion as consumers demand purpose and personalisation
Brands are using data analytics to sharpen assortments, predict behavior, and cut waste.
AI solutions counter soaring retail crime losses
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AI solutions counter soaring retail crime losses
Integrated AI video, cloud, and access solutions combat retail crime.
South Korea's Bunjang launches AI authentication system to fight counterfeits
South Korea's Bunjang launches AI authentication system to fight counterfeits
It verifies authenticity in just six seconds with 99.9% accuracy.
Smaller cities in China drive consumption for the foodservice sector
Smaller cities in China drive consumption for the foodservice sector
The sector’s value jumped to $385b in the first half of the year
Shopee and Meta partner to streamline social commerce in SEA
Shopee and Meta partner to streamline social commerce in SEA
New tools include affiliate marketing features and Collaborative Ads for Facebook Live.
Watsons launches pharmacy eConsultation service in Singapore
Watsons launches pharmacy eConsultation service in Singapore
It accessible via the Watsons website and mobile app
Adore Beauty appoints Jason Murray as incoming chair
Adore Beauty appoints Jason Murray as incoming chair
He will stand for election at the 2025 AGM on 21 November.
Smaller F&B operators drive HK retail leasing momentum
Smaller F&B operators drive HK retail leasing momentum
Upscale Korean dining concepts are leading the surge.
Kering and L’Oréal announce $4.6b partnership in luxury beauty and wellness
Kering and L’Oréal announce $4.6b partnership in luxury beauty and wellness
It is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
Digital catalogues drive in-store shopping boom amongst Australians
Digital catalogues drive in-store shopping boom amongst Australians
98% of Australians still shop in-store.
Here’s what’s driving Japan’s retail leasing demand
Here’s what’s driving Japan’s retail leasing demand
Korean and Chinese brands are expanding rapidly in fashion, F&B, and cosmetics.
Prime malls keep Thailand’s retail market steady despite tourist slowdown
Prime malls keep Thailand’s retail market steady despite tourist slowdown
F&B remains the strongest driver of new leasing activity.
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Indonesian malls prioritise upgrades over expansion
The shift mirrors Thailand’s focus on leisure and Japan’s emphasis on efficiency.
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Oh!Some bets on experience-led retail to engage shoppers
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Interactive store layouts, tie-ups, and live events seek to encourage repeat visits.
Singapore department stores shrink, add dining and wellness
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Social media and e-commerce are raising shopper expectations.
Kao Hong Kong makes convenience central to Attack brand strategy
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It aims to appeal to younger consumers.
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Tumi expands flagship stores in Greater China
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Another round of flagships is planned for Beijing, Chengdu, and Shenzhen.
Shenzhen trips drive household care purchases amongst Hong Kong shoppers
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Three of four Hong Kongers visited the Chinese province in April.
Matahari opens first ZES store in Jakarta
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The brand seeks to create a wider lifestyle ecosystem.
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