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Garnier targets esports to expand men’s skincare footprint in Asia
Gen Zers and Millennials are embracing self-care routines once seen as feminine.
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JD.com launches $5.25-per-share takeover bid for Germany's Ceconomy
JD.com launches $5.25-per-share takeover bid for Germany's Ceconomy
57.1% of shares have already been committed.
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Oh!Some opens first store in Thailand
Oh!Some opens first store in Thailand
More locations are expected to open in the country later this year.
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Hong Kong retail sales up 0.7% in June
Hong Kong retail sales up 0.7% in June
Online retail sales accounted for 8.5% of the total.
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Rakuten launches AI agent across mobile, web platforms
Rakuten launches AI agent across mobile, web platforms
It offers tools such as AI chat, voice input, image search, and translation.
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Indian consumers lead APAC in discretionary spending
Indian consumers lead APAC in discretionary spending
Spending is strong in dining, jewelry, electronics, and travel.
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Japan's ABC-MART to launch first Philippine store in September
Japan's ABC-MART to launch first Philippine store in September
A second store is also planned to open in November 2025.
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Starbucks China launches new tech initiative to cut emissions, boost sustainability
Starbucks China launches new tech initiative to cut emissions, boost sustainability
It will now have digital oversight of emissions across its value chain.
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India’s travel retail market set to hit $1.8b by 2030
India’s travel retail market set to hit $1.8b by 2030
It is on track to become the world’s third-largest air travel market by 2030.
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Australia sees sharpest rise in consumer optimism across APAC
Australia sees sharpest rise in consumer optimism across APAC
Net optimism in Australia rose by three percentage points.
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Taiwan retail sales decline 2.9% in June
Taiwan retail sales decline 2.9% in June
It was largely driven by a sharp 17.3% drop in motor vehicle and motorcycle sales.
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Cocoa and chocolate market to hit $28.24b by 2030
Cocoa and chocolate market to hit $28.24b by 2030
Growth is fuelled by a surge in premium and functional products.
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Japanese consumers shift shopping habits amidst soaring inflation
Japanese consumers shift shopping habits amidst soaring inflation
51% of consumers are now engaging in new shopping behaviors.
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Adidas to gain on Nike in 2025 as market shifts: report
Adidas to gain on Nike in 2025 as market shifts: report
New Balance and Skechers are also expected to gain.
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Gen Z drives Starbucks’ drink innovation
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Only one of five beverage concepts survive the company’s testing process.
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Foodpanda uses hyperlocal data to personalise deliveries
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Ensuring speed has become a priority for the platform’s Singapore operations.
Ignoring seniors could cost retailers big
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The new generation of older adults in Hong Kong consume more.
Indonesian retailers embrace digital signage to boost traffic
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Lippo, Erajaya, and Kopi Kenangan use screens for promotions.
MAP Indonesia targets rising middle class with home and wellness focus
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The retailer is targeting 80 million people in the middle-to-premium class.
Uniqlo Singapore pilots mini outlet for busy shoppers
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The branch will serve working professionals, elderly shoppers, and families.
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Retail Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Pauline Png of FairPrice Group
Pauline Png of FairPrice Group shares Lau Pa Sat’s “Feast for the Senses” campaign aims to present its 130-year legacy to today’s audience.
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Retail Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Pauline Png of FairPrice Group
Pauline Png of FairPrice Group shares Lau Pa Sat’s “Feast for the Senses” campaign aims to present its 130-year legacy to today’s audience.
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