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How brands could play a role in Gen X’s journey to a healthy lifestyle

The older generation is focusing on achieving an extended health span.

How brands could play a role in Gen X’s journey to a healthy lifestyle

The older generation is focusing on achieving an extended health span.

Robinsons Retail acquires Rose Pharmacy

Rose Pharmacy gained $144.3m in net sales for the first nine months of 2023.

'Delightful distractions' and 'value hackers' amongst top 2024 consumer trends: report

Euromonitor International said AI and sustainability initiatives will continue to trend next year.

Cashback and rebates boost Black Friday shoppers' purchasing decisions

Other motivators of shoppers are early access deals (30%) and flash sales (53%).

Singles Day is top shopping season with 139% sales growth

Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand saw the largest spike in Southeast Asia.

L’Oréal introduces new Beauty Tech features

All four offerings present the theme “beauty for all, beauty for each."

Baijiu sales growth in China propelled by banquet demand

The distributors’ average advance payments grew by 7% YoY in Q3 2023.

Rakuten partners with OpenAI to offer AI-enhanced feature for consumers and businesses

The AI-enhanced feature will assist professionals in marketing, sales, and customer service.

SMEs gain edge in tech-driven retail vs larger corps

Smaller businesses leverage technology for enhanced efficiency and customer experience.

Online retailers told to prepare for cyberattack surge during year-end shopping

An EY cybersecurity expert advised e-commerce platforms to reevaluate security controls.

Singapore’s Igloo partners with e-commerce platforms for a safer shopping season

The influx of online shopping activity can lead to fraud and cybersecurity threats.

Singapore electronics store taps payment firm for seamless online shopping

Stripe helps LG Electronics to ensure optimal experience during peak season.

Brands’ platform priorities start to shift: report

More brands are confident in using LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and Instagram.

Central Retail appoints new Robinson Department Store CEO

Ood Natthira Bunsri previously served as Central Retail Group CCO.

Toki eyes US$5b Philippine collectables market

In the Philippines, 40% are collectors.

Central Group takes full control of UK’s Selfridges Group

It will serve as owner-operator for the largest European luxury department store group.

Fashion re-commerce to grow 16x faster than traditional retail

Brands see resale as an opportunity to have an environmental impact.