In Asia Pacific, the concept is only at a stage where it is known to a small number of people. However, in Japan, the first signs of the sober curious trend are emerging, as “dry” initiatives are begi…
.
Your one-stop source for retail intelligence in Asia
In Trends
Luxury brands turn focus to China’s VIP shoppers anew with exclusive salons
While luxury sales dim in the U.S., China, projected to become the world’s biggest luxury market by 2025, is stimulating recovery in 2023. And the ‘love’ is being reciprocated by brands ea…
Opinion: How brands can go beyond packaging to create profound customer experiences
Through experiences brands can influence what the consumer sees, thinks, and feels, creating a response that can quickly establish a new narrative, or provide visitors with a renewed perception of the…
Pre-loved fashion continues to gain favour, says Vestiaire Collective report
Fashion resale app Vestiaire Collective has released its second annual Impact Report, detailing findings of research conducted from October 2022 to January 2023.…
Bain-Altagamma: Global luxury market to grow by up to 12 percent in 2023, Japan the ‘rising star’ in Asia
The global luxury market is projected to grow by up to 12 percent in 2023, according to a new study released by Bain & Company and Altagamma, the Italian luxury […]…
In Japan, clothes are back in fashion
After several painful years, Japan’s clothing market is at last showing clear signs of recovery. The latest data suggests that the rebound has begun, with clothing consumption increasing 7.9 percent i…
Decoding Gen Z’s priorities as they come of age
It’s no surprise brands all over the world have been preparing for Gen Z. The cohort is projected to comprise quarter of Asia Pacific’s population by 2025, and estimated to […]…
Top 5 trends for beauty and personal care in 2023
A deeper look at five key trends that are adding value for consumers and impacting beauty consumption.…
China dominates luxury retail openings in 2022, wider Asia region store numbers lift
China continued to dominate new store openings in 2022, according to the Savills Global Luxury Retail report, which also noted that the wider Asia region increased its global share of new store openin…
WGSN report: Discover key movements influencing the consumers of 2025
As the world finally emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic in 2023, the Great Restructure commences. SEE ALSO: What to know about Southeast Asia’s ‘hyperconsumers’ According to global t…