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Beauty firm Estée Lauder unveils Responsible Store Design Programme

Its Nanjing Deji Plaza store is one of its spaces that met the programme’s framework.

Beauty firm Estée Lauder unveils Responsible Store Design Programme

Its Nanjing Deji Plaza store is one of its spaces that met the programme’s framework.

Money-saving deals drive SG e-commerce shoppers’ purchases

A total of 62% cited discounts and sales as their top priority in their store selection.

Around 4 in 5 SG shoppers are willing to pay more for product quality, authenticity

Quality, product and shipping costs, customer reviews and authenticity are the top purchase considerations.

Philippines’ Robinsons Retail names new COO

Stanley Co will assume the role starting on 1 August.

Experientality, travel retail regain traction

Watches and jewellery were the top-performing luxury categories globally.

10 trends shaping the way Singaporeans consume food

Interest in healthy diets and alternative proteins has increased amongst Singaporeans.

A.S. Watson, Amorepacific ink deal to offer more K-Beauty products

Derma and premium skincare brands will be launched in Watson stores in Asia and Europe.

Tourism and hospitality to fuel growth in APAC merchandising carts market

India, China, Japan are driving consumer demand for merchandising carts.

C-beauty brands outperform in China: report

Sales of brands amongst the top 20 brands in colour cosmetics grew to 28% in 2022.  

Beauty and personal products may grow by US$39.3b by 2027

Euromonitor International identified four Asian beauty trends.

Love, Bonito to ‘double down’ expansion in key Asian markets

This includes Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Hong Kong. 

Amazon Australia expands International offerings

It added over 4 million new products from Japan.

Seven in 10 consumers want personalised discounts from favourite shops

The majority said they will download apps for rewards.

Health and beauty industry in APAC to grow 4.7% annually

This is largely driven by improving macroeconomic conditions amongst others. 

Australia’s RFG names new CEO

Matthew Marshall’s appointment will take effect on 1 July.

LVMH partners with Fortnite creator for an immersive experience

It will allow LVMH and its Maisons to offer virtual fitting rooms and augmented reality.

Health and beauty brand Watsons opened 1,400 stores in Asia since 2019

Watsons most recently opened its 700th store in Malaysia.