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Hong Kong retail sales to post stable growth

This is due to the improved market condition and the return of international tourism.

Hong Kong retail sales to post stable growth

This is due to the improved market condition and the return of international tourism.

Toys ‘R’ Us ANZ to exit UK, focus on Australia

The UK business expansion is not within the company’s reach. 

Korean skincare brand AXIS-Y opens flagship store in Seoul

The store is located in the Cheongdam district, below AXIS-Y headquarters.

Coty enters new license with fashion brand Marni

The new licensing agreement for both brands will start in 2026.

Thailand's Jaspal Group expands to the Philippines

The first Jaspal store is in Mall of Asia, Metro Manila.

Landmark Group improves Kuwait fulfilment centre through automation, robotics

Addverb will provide upgrades for a quicker automated system inside the fulfilment centres.

Around 3 in 5 APAC consumers consider health, well-being impacts in food purchase

As a result, functional food products are seeing increasing demand.

Wholesaler Metcash acquires 3 firms for $363.4m

The companies it obtained were Superior Food, Bianco Construction, and Alpine Truss

Natura &Co mulls Natura &Co Latam, Avon separation

Both entities will operate as two independent, publicly traded beauty companies.

Shiseido completes Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare acquisition

The acquisition is part of Shiseido’s global expansion strategy.

IKEA introduces AI assistant in OpenAI GPT

The feature offers specific and customised home design needs for IKEA customers.

Vetreska expands FUR store in Singapore

The flagship store is located in One Holland Village.

How AI reshapes Asia’s foodservice sector

Operational efficiency due to AI use boosts companies’ bottom line.

Around 3 in 4 Shopee users rely on personalised content to draw buyers

However, 9 of 10 Shopee Malaysia affiliates are optimistic about e-commerce opportunities for 2024.

Minor Food furthers expansion in Vietnam with Sizzler and The Coffee Club deals

The Group is currently operating over 100 outlets in the Vietnam market.

DFS, Douyin partner to boost luxury travel retail shopping experience

Both entities organised two successful livestreaming events, showcasing over 80 beauty products.

SG high court ruling on GST unlikely to impact pricing strategies

Singapore’s High Court decided that GST should be applied to products’ discounted prices instead of full market value.