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IKEA uses AI-improved demand sensing technology for accurate customer data

Demand sensing has seen success in IKEA from its pilot in Norway last 2020.

IKEA uses AI-improved demand sensing technology for accurate customer data

Demand sensing has seen success in IKEA from its pilot in Norway last 2020.

Jollibee increases stake over Tim Ho Wan brand

Jollibee Worldwide’s participating interest grew to 92%.

Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu to lead Taobao and Tmall Group

Wu will also serve as head of Alibaba Cloud.

Authentic Brands to bring Boardriders business to Japan and Taiwan

Several known brands under Boardriders include Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy and Element.

AI poised to be the ‘ultimate marketing assistant’

It can help in content creation and other low-impact tasks.

Global fashion retail sales to grow by 2% to 4% in 2024

Uncertainty remains over geopolitical, economic volatility and inflation concerns.

SHEIN customers prefer circularity in clothing choices

Reselling of clothes and secondhand items has become a reliable habit among SHEIN users.

Turning to a ‘mobile point of service’ vital for retailers

Sales staff should not be left behind when transforming their operations.

Omnichannel beauty brand Mōdere names Nate Frazier as President and COO

Mōdere products hold a presence in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and India

Dubai-based investment firm buys SushiSamba

Shamal Holding had a 50% stake in the restaurant group before the acquisition.

Estée Lauder launches new Skin Longevity Initiative

Innovations in the brand led to the shift to skin longevity and age-reversal technology.

JD Logistics rolls out new express delivery in North America and Europe

The new international express delivery service will be available in 23 countries outside China.

Richemont appoints Laurent Malecaze as President & CEO of Chloé

Laurent joins from dunhill where he directed the business in the past two years.

Top retailers to come together at inaugural Retail Asia Forum 2024 in Ho Chi Minh

Dive into the pulse of Asia's retail revolution with this groundbreaking event set to unveil the future of shopping in the vibrant markets of Ho Chi Minh.

Klook secures $210m funding round to back business growth

For 2023, the e-commerce app boasted an annualised gross booking value of US$3b.

Pizza Hut Indonesia's Ristorante concept features diverse menu at reasonable prices

The new restaurant aims to draw family audiences and a younger generation of Indonesians.