Business

Retail Asia
Brick-and-mortar stores attract shoppers seeking a real-world touch
Still, these brands should boost their online presence amidst the digital revolution.
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Retail Asia
Swarovski polishes its TikTok playbook to define luxury for the Gen Z market
The Austrian crystal maker is working with influencers to connect with the younger Singaporean market.
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Retail Asia
Decathlon adds 37 stores to grow pickup reach
The world's largest sporting goods retailer plans hubs to be 15 minutes from city homes.
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Retail Asia
Japan's beauty industry fights online fakes with blockchain tech
Smart packaging helps ensure that consumers are buying the real thing.
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Retail Asia
Chinese fine dining finds its next course in Singapore
The city-state’s high spending power and big Chinese commune make it an ideal entry point in the Southeast Asian market.
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Retail Asia
Blind boxes spur collectible toy growth in Asia-Pacific market
Collectible toy companies like Funko and Pop Mart are driving market growth through blind boxes - a trend characterised by buyers not knowing which specific product designs they will get upon purchase.
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Retail Asia
TikTok 'shoppertainment' drives mega-sale hit
Videos on the platform are used not just to entertain but also to drive e-commerce.
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Retail Asia
FairPrice Group Supply Chain: Ensuring food resilience and sustainability with SCope
SCope helps maintain a consistent flow of essentials, whilst reducing carbon emissions.
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Retail Asia
Starbucks Korea brews an AR-powered coffee escape in Seoul
Its first reserve-only branch features AR art installations and a Mixology Bar.
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Retail Asia
Raffles City bets big on experiential retail
The mall has revamped 111,000 sq ft of retail space as part of a major redesign.
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Retail Asia
ANN GABRIELLE DOMINGO
Why micro-retail is the way to go to reach Southeast Asian shoppers
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Retail Asia
Meta is investing big in business messaging
Companies can boost sales by reaching more customers on Messenger and Instagram.
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Retail Asia
CEO INTERVIEW: Toys 'R' Us Asia banks on 'kidults' to drive toy sales
Teens and adults are buying beloved toy brands from the 80s and 90s.
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Retail Asia
LUXE ON A PLATE: HIGH-END BRANDS FACE DILUTION STORES
Luxury brands that enter the food and beverage (F&B) market to create steady, long-term income sources that complement their traditional retail operations risk diluting their brand identity without a clear strategy especially in the social media era, where every customer experience is shared globally, analysts warn.
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Retail Asia
Suntory Taiwan Limited takes home win at the FMCG Asia Awards 2024
The ageing of its Kakubin brand brought the need for repositioning and premiumisation.
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Retail Asia
Hong Kong, China told to ban 'zero-dollar' tours
Hong Kong should outlaw so-called zero-dollar toursnotorious for price-gouging, forced shopping, and boring tours - if it wants to regain its iconic status as Asia's shopping paradise, analysts said.
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Retail Asia
Riding the health & wellness trend in food with Betagro
Betagro offers examples of what they have achieved in Singapore and Thailand.
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Retail Asia
CEO INTERVIEW: Kawan Lama merges web carts with real shelves
Visitors to its e-commerce platform who end up buying items increased eightfold.
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Retail Asia
Xiaohongshu, Taobao can boost brand reach in China
Retail brands should use digital platforms like Xiaohongshu, Tmall Global, and JD Worldwide if they want to reach more Chinese consumers beyond tourists, analysts said.
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Retail Asia
Beyond hygiene: Thai consumers seek innovation in intimate care products
Thailand's intimate hygiene product market has experienced significant growth, ranking amongst the top five in product launches in the APAC region over the past five years, according to data from the Mintel Global New Products Database.
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Retail Asia
Why hyperlocal strategies are crucial for Indonesia's retail
Locally sourcing ingredients and engaging in community ingredients are some of the strategies used to build a loyal customer base in the country.
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Retail Asia
Three key trends redefining the retail landscape in Southeast Asia
Retailers are urged to prioritise digitalisation, experiential initiatives, and sustainability to remain competitive.
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Retail Asia
How will the rise of 'hermit consumers' impact the future of the F&B industry?
‘Hermit consumers’ are a new type of consumer who prefers staying home to dining out.
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Retail Asia
Ayala Malls tries on digital changing rooms
Interactive displays will allow customers to visualise products in real-world settings.
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Retail Asia
Bacha Coffee masters sensory-rich retailing in its Jakarta debut
Blending heritage and luxury, Bacha Coffee Plaza Senayan immerses Indonesian coffee lovers into a unique experience.
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Retail Asia
Advantech showcases loT and AI systems designed for smart retailing across Asia
Retailers must integrate lol devices with intelligent Al systems to optimise and enhance store operations.
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