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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%.

Korea-based single-price shopping app Pocket PangPang launches in Thailand

The single-price mobile shopping platform offers items priced over $6.

CHARLES & KEITH introduces first exclusive showroom at new Japan flagship store

The new exclusive showroom will feature the brand’s new products to media and celebrities.

Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu to lead Taobao and Tmall Group

Wu will also serve as head of Alibaba Cloud.

Retail in South Korea grows 8.7% in November

Offline sales saw a 4.5% increase, while online sales grew by 12.7%.

Shiseido to purchase Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare brand

The beauty brand will add to Shiseido’s robust prestige beauty portfolio.

Domino’s Pizza expands China franchise with 10 new stores

DPC Dash reaches a milestone with openings in Xiamen, Yangzhou, and other mainland cities.

Authentic Brands to bring Boardriders business to Japan and Taiwan

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

SHEIN customers prefer circularity in clothing choices

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

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

Uncertainty remains over geopolitical, economic volatility and inflation concerns.

AI poised to be the ‘ultimate marketing assistant’

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

Coupang to acquire online luxury firm Farfetch

It will provide $500m capital to support Farfetch’s operations.

REP Fitness sets expansion in the Philippines through TheRack.Co

Demand for gym equipment and fitness items is growing in the Philippines.

Right technology for staff needed to drive sales revenue

Integration between online and offline experiences will only grow stronger in the coming years.