International tourism showed solid recovery in the first seven months of 2022, with arrivals reaching 57 percent of pre-pandemic levels, said the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).…
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60 percent of Saudi consumers explores wider brand range post-pandemic
A recent survey conducted by NielsenIQ reports that 60 percent of Saudi Arabian consumers are buying a wider range of brands than they used to before Covid-19. These findings were published in the Bra…
China records lowest Q2 GDP growth since pandemic
The Covid-19 lockdowns in two of China’s most significant cities, Beijing and Shanghai, has caused China’s economy to plunge dramatically in the second quarter. This sets the government’s annual econo…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: CEO on Pomelo’s secret to thrive in the pandemic
Retail in Asia catches up with David, together we discussed what sustainability means to the brand, his approach on a new form of working style and what the future holds for Pomelo.…
Marketing Forecast 2022 : Pandemic aftermath boosts creativity
The marketing industry is rapidly changing amid new consumer priorities. Immersive storytelling formats, relatable brands with personality and a new commitment to more sustainable media and purpose wi…
Korean fragrance market soars on pandemic blues
The market for fragrance products has seen an unprecedented expansion both in size and type of products, with more consumers, especially those in their 20s and 30s, opening their wallets for new olfac…
APAC duty-free retail market to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2023
Asia-Pacific (APAC) remains the fastest growing and the largest market for duty-free retail products accounting for 60 percent of the global duty-free sales in 2020. It is expected to cross pre-COVID-…
Interview with Prince Retail: On investments in retail software amid the pandemic
Donald Felbaum, Country Sales Manager of Aptos Philippines, spoke to Prince Retail’s Chief Merchandising, Marketing and Distribution Officer, Rina Janine Go, about the company’s daring investment in R…
Driving the future of post-pandemic shopping for APAC supermarkets
From a continued rise in e-commerce to a global health crisis driving pronounced changes in where and how often consumers shop for food, here are the challenges and opportunities influencing how APAC …
What are Korean duty-free operators doing to survive the pandemic?
Korean duty-free operators are breaking their business barriers and teaming up with competitors at home and abroad to survive the protracted Covid-19 environment where international travel remains res…