Five consumer categories we cover week in, week out — food, beverages, housekeeping, personal care and pet care — written up the way we actually use them: where the margin comes from, which shifts are ...

Video commerce now drives 20% of Southeast Asia's e-commerce GMV, forcing brands to overhaul distribution beyond traditional e-commerce models. Platform subsidies are ending, squeezing merchant unit ...

This 3000 sq ft Hong Kong reopening strengthens Lululemon's Asia-Pacific physical retail strategy, adding its 13th store to the market. Lululemon's new international concept blends retail with ...

Uniqlo targets a fivefold increase in India, growing from 20 to over 100 stores in five years, signalling major market confidence. Fast Retailing's 32% sales surge in the region and double-digit ...

DFI’s new franchise model for Health & Beauty and Convenience targets capital-light expansion across Asia’s diverse markets. Introducing more proprietary, affordable brands aims to meet escalating ...

Philippine F&B giant Mary Grace Cafe’s Singapore debut marks its first international expansion, testing a new market. With 140+ outlets in the Philippines, this move signals a new competitive threat ...

BNP Paribas' new Singapore AI hub signals major wealth management investment into generative/predictive solutions for Asia. This initiative aims to streamline client onboarding, enhance portfolio ...

Malaysia's largest pharmacy chain, Big Caring Group, plans an IPO to sell 25.5% of shares, funding expansion and debt reduction. This move signals aggressive growth, aiming for 50 new stores within ...

Vietnam's strawberry exports soared 2,000-fold in early 2026 to US$3.4 million, demonstrating significant new growth potential in the fruit market. Despite growth, processed berries only comprise 0.34 ...

New CEO Song Wang's focus on product development and supply chain signals strategic operational shifts to bolster market position. Wang's prior experience as CFO and SVP suggests a renewed emphasis on ...

HSBC gains US$1.8 billion pre-tax and simplifies operations, reinvesting capital into higher-yield sectors for growth. Allianz expands significantly in Singapore's wealthy, regulated market via HSBC ...

Rimowa's first Chubu street-front store expands luxury footprint into a new Japanese regional market. Positioned amidst other high-end brands on Otsu-dori Street, this enhances brand visibility and ...