In Focus
Hong Kong’s K11 MUSEA bridges art, culture, and retail
                                                                                 
                    
                    Visitors find top-tier brands and museum-grade art pieces at the cultural-retail landmark.
                
                                
            Hong Kong’s K11 MUSEA bridges art, culture, and retail
                                                                                                                 
                            
                            Visitors find top-tier brands and museum-grade art pieces at the cultural-retail landmark.
                        
                                                
                        
    
                    Toys ‘R’ Us Asia banks on ‘kidults’ to drive toy sales
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Teens and adults aged 12 years and over are buying beloved toy brands from the 80s and 90s.
                    
                                        
                    
                Technology adoption rising in foodservice to enhance customer experience
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Still, challenges remain in maintaining personal service.
                    
                                        
                    
                Aussie consumers losing trust in supermarket pricing
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Shoppers are confused on pricing strategies such as frequent specials, short-term discounts, and bulk promotions.
                    
                                        
                    
                How ‘beauty-from-within’ trend shapes consumer choices in APAC
                                                                                                 
                        
                        It is driven by the increasing health consciousness amongst consumers.
                    
                                        
                    
                MINISO opens biggest global store in Jakarta
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The Chinese retailer aims to hit 1,000 stores in the next five years from about 300 now.
                    
                                        
                    
                APAC FMCG firms' overseas revenue grows 50% faster than domestic
                                                                                                 
                        
                        This trend is largely driven by Japanese companies.
                    
                                        
                    
                PUMA targets tech-savvy youngsters on TikTok
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The world’s third-biggest activewear maker uses local influencers to connect with its market.
                    
                                        
                    
                Why did Hong Kong retail sales fall after a strong rebound?
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Retail sales initially surged following Hong Kong’s border reopening in January 2023.
                    
                                        
                    
                How retailers can successfully engage the growing Gen Z market
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Globally, Gen Zs are expected to have a total consumer spending of $12t by 2030.
                    
                                        
                    
                How L’Oréal uses digital technology to become a ‘beauty life companion’
                                                                                                 
                        
                        It blends data, creativity, and cutting-edge technology to reshape consumer experiences.
                    
                                        
                    
                Ayala Malls takes bold leap into high-tech redevelopment
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Central to this redevelopment are experiential stores that merge shopping with the latest technological innovations.
                    
                                        
                    
                Human interactions still crucial in today’s tech-driven retail
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Lotus’s malls in Malaysia integrate sensory stimulation, ambiance, and community-centric spaces to boost experiential retail.
                    
                                        
                    
                Improving traceability and inventory management efficiency with GS1’s 2D barcodes
                                                                                                 
                        
                        These 2D barcodes function as a compact data repository.
                    
                                        
                    
                The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf balances quality and convenience through retail products
                                                                                                 
                        
                        It expanded its product range, including a variety of single-origin coffees tailored to different roast preferences.
                    
                                        
                    
                Here’s why luxury brands are increasing AI investments
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The sector has invested over $360m in AI over the past three years.
                    
                                        
                    
                Retailers must prepare for ‘seamless commerce’
                                                                                                 
                        
                        KPMG expert predicts an end to online versus offline retailing as consumer engagement changes.