There is always room for self-regulation in the fashion and retail industry, says the co-founder of Flying Fish Lab.…
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Analysing footfall: How to leverage Asia’s evolving retail landscape to deliver an exceptional customer journey
According to CBRE’s 2023 Asia Pacific Retail Flash Survey, nearly 50 percent of businesses in the region anticipate a shift of online spending to brick-and-mortar stores. Brands and retailers mu…
APAC food and beverage brands lean on nostalgia marketing amid turbulent times
Due to geopolitical tensions, climate change, the cost-of-living crisis, and economic uncertainty, throwback marketing strategies are appealing to consumers, in light of the growing apprehensions, acc…
Influencer Marketing 2.0: How influencer marketing is shaping Southeast Asia’s growth
As the internet economy in Southeast Asia is expected to reach US$330 billion in 2025 and with its rapidly increasing digital landscape and tech-savvy population, brands view Southeast Asia as an unta…
Singapore shoppers want better personalisation, more transparency with AI while shopping
Concerns are increasing over the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) when shopping, with the majority of Singaporeans saying that it is important to know if they are communicating with AI or…
Asia Pacific loyalty potential: Harnessing opportunities in diversity
Businesses looking to introduce loyalty programmes in the region must keep Asia Pacific’s diversity in mind; understanding the unique aspects of local markets and catering for the needs of consu…
“A heart-in-the-mouth moment”: How The Body Shop returned to its ethical roots
Without activism at its core any longer, The Body Shop lost its brand power in the last decade. However, the brand looks poised to make its return to becoming ‘a force for good’ within the…
Three key trends driving halal beauty’s growth in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia, being home to over 240 million Muslim consumers, will become the predominant market for the halal beauty industry, according to Euromonitor International.…
Singapore retail trends: Omnichannel and beauty the focus ahead of 2026
Looking ahead, omnichannel spending in Singapore will rise 21.2 percent between 2022 and 2026, meaning if brands are to appease the Singapore digital shopper, they need to be thinking about omnichanne…
Unlocking opportunities in world duty-free: Looking to China and beyond
The pandemic resulted in a plunge of almost 70 percent in 2020 in the world duty-free market as travel halted. However, travel is back with Asia-Pacific markets, especially China, reopening borders in…