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Retail Asia covers all Asia e-commerce, supply-chain, stores, technology news, and more.The Latest News & Headlines | Retail Asia X Sections Co-Written / Partner E-commerce Fashion Stores Suppliers Technology Awards Events Retail Asia Summit - Philippines - March 11, 2026Retail Asia Summit - Vietnam- April 02, 2026Retail Asia Summit - Malaysia - April 15, 2026Retail Asia Summit - Thailand - April 30, 2026 Retail Asia Summit - Indonesia - May 12, 2026Retail Asia Summit - Hong Kong - May 28, 2026Retail Asia Summit - Singapore - September 29, 2026 Advertising Advertising Digital Events Partner Contact Us Sections Awards Events Contact Us English English Bahasa Indonesia Co-Written / Partner E-commerce Fashion Stores Suppliers Technology Retail Asia Summit - Philippines - March 11, 2026Retail Asia Summit - Vietnam- April 02, 2026Retail Asia Summit - Malaysia - April 15, 2026Retail Asia Summit - Thailand - April 30, 2026 Retail Asia Summit - Indonesia - May 12, 2026Retail Asia Summit - Hong Kong - May 28, 2026Retail Asia Summit - Singapore - September 29, 2026 Sections Co-Written / Partner E-commerce Fashion Stores Suppliers Technology Awards Events Retail Asia Summit - Philippines - March 11, 2026Retail Asia Summit - Vietnam- April 02, 2026Retail Asia Summit - Malaysia - April 15, 2026Retail Asia Summit - Thailand - April 30, 2026 Retail Asia Summit - Indonesia - May 12, 2026Retail Asia Summit - Hong Kong - May 28, 2026Retail Asia Summit - Singapore - September 29, 2026 Advertising Advertising Digital Events Partner Contact Us Sections Awards Events Contact Us English English Bahasa Indonesia Co-Written / Partner E-commerce Fashion Stores Suppliers Technology Retail Asia Summit - Philippines - March 11, 2026Retail Asia Summit - Vietnam- April 02, 2026Retail Asia Summit - Malaysia - April 15, 2026Retail Asia Summit - Thailand - April 30, 2026 Retail Asia Summit - Indonesia - May 12, 2026Retail Asia Summit - Hong Kong - May 28, 2026Retail Asia Summit - Singapore - September 29, 2026 English English Bahasa Indonesia Retail Asia Top News IN FOCUSFairPrice AI trolleys trigger 80% surge in shopper spendGlobal coffee shop market set to hit $290.23b by 2032Subdued spending, no stimulus drag Thai retail into slow Q1 LATEST NEWS New Balance expands presence in Kuwait with new concept store New Balance expands presence in Kuwait with new concept store The concept, already launched in the UAE and Qatar, is now expanding to Kuwait. Stores 1 day ago Singapore retail sales slows in December 2025 as online shopping declines Singapore retail sales slows in December 2025 as online shopping declines Online sales share fell to 14.8% in December from 17% in November. 1 day ago Festive season and fiscal boost drive Indonesia’s consumer sector in early 2026 Festive season and fiscal boost drive Indonesia’s consumer sector in early 2026 Seasonal demand and easing costs support near-term earnings. 2 days ago Hong Kong retail up 6.6% in December as e-commerce, tourism boost sales Hong Kong retail up 6.6% in December as e-commerce, tourism boost sales Online sales made up 8.8% of the total. 2 days ago Primark UAE entry begins with three Dubai stores in 2026 rollout Primark UAE entry begins with three Dubai stores in 2026 rollout The first will open at Dubai Mall in March. Stores 2 days ago Tim Ho Wan doubles restaurants in Hong Kong following Jollibee acquisition Tim Ho Wan doubles restaurants in Hong Kong following Jollibee acquisition The brand also reversed a loss in the first half of 2025. 2 days ago New roadmap sets course for Miniso's IP-led growth New roadmap sets course for Miniso's IP-led growth It plans to enhance its store formats and strengthen end-to-end IP operations. Stores 3 days ago South Korea retail sales shift online as supermarkets decline South Korea retail sales shift online as supermarkets decline Government stimulus boosted offline sales in late 2025. 4 days ago Luxury appeal, immersive experiences drive LVMH’s market resilience Luxury appeal, immersive experiences drive LVMH’s market resilience Growth in Asia also rebounded in the second half of 2025. 4 days ago IKEA Japan to shut Harajuku and Shinjuku stores IKEA Japan to shut Harajuku and Shinjuku stores IKEA Shibuya will become the company’s central Tokyo hub. 4 days ago Why are Asian consumers paying more for validated wellness? "https://vimeo.com/1160982656" Why are Asian consumers paying more for validated wellness? Trust gaps and health priorities drive science-backed beauty demand. E-commerce 4 days ago China luxury shows early rebound amidst stronger markets, local spending China luxury shows early rebound amidst stronger markets, local spending Beauty and experience-based categories led growth. 5 days ago Clean beauty market to triple as retailers ditch synthetic legacies Clean beauty market to triple as retailers ditch synthetic legacies Asia underpins growth driven by ingredient transparency. 5 days ago Two-thirds of Australian shoppers ditch manned counters for self-checkout Two-thirds of Australian shoppers ditch manned counters for self-checkout This is due to convenience, flexible payment options, and purchase privacy. Stores Frasers Property launches 9-mall rebrand and tech overhaul Frasers Property launches 9-mall rebrand and tech overhaul Rebrand coincides with Frasers Centrepoint Trust’s 20th anniversary. View More View more news Forum How can China’s FMCG brands move beyond discounts? Simply increasing supply and lowering prices are no longer enough. View all forums Partner Content Ant International launches world’s first iris authentication feature in smart-glasses payment solution Shaping the future of Vietnam’s e-commerce market with AI solutions Delivering seamless and personalised shopping experience with digital innovation Turn technology into tangible results with Centric Software Highlights Subdued spending, no stimulus drag Thai retail into slow Q1 Asia’s shoppers ditch search bars for ChatGPT conversations Exclusives FairPrice AI trolleys trigger 80% surge in shopper spend Its flagship store has raised the average basket size from $19.64 to $35.36. 1 day ago AI enters the Philippine neighbourhood store Widespread use could generate up to $48b in economic value by 2030. 5 days ago Asia’s shoppers ditch search bars for ChatGPT conversations Referral traffic from platforms like ChatGPT grew sevenfold over the past year. 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