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Nike appoints Elliott Hill as new CEO
Nike appoints Elliott Hill as new CEO
																					
							Hill replaces John Donahoe, who will step down as CEO on 13 October.
						
					
					
				Fusion cuisine gains popularity amongst Asian consumers
																					
							Social media influences consumer choices by raising awareness of diverse cuisines.
						
					
					
				L'Occitane CEO Laurent Marteau steps down
																					
							He will shift his focus on personal and other business interests.
						
					
					
				EssilorLuxottica and Meta extend partnership for next-gen smart glasses
																					
							They will build on the success of their Ray-Ban branded smart glasses.
						
					
					
				L’Oréal enters tri-party agreement to advance sustainable beauty ingredients
																					
							The partnership will support the large-scale production of bio-based ingredients.
						
					
					
				UNIQLO announces major expansion in Asia, Europe, and US
																					
							The company is preparing to open its largest store in South Korea.
						
					
					
				Why beverage brands must embrace strategic partnerships
																					
							About 65% of global consumers prioritise well-known brands when making purchasing decisions.
						
					
					
				Meta is investing big in business messaging
																					
							Companies can boost sales by reaching more customers on Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp.
						
					
					
				How can companies identify untapped market opportunities?
																					
							A key strategy is to understand consumer habits and opinions.
						
					
					
				Why many companies struggle to communicate sustainability efforts effectively
																					
							Transparent communication is deemed crucial to prevent greenwashing. 
						
					
					
				Why social media is the new marketing frontier
																					
							The overall time spent on social media in the region increased by 66.13% to 82.9% over the past year.
						
					
					
				IKEA joins Partnership on AI to promote ethical AI development
																					
							The company recently launched an AI and Data Literacy initiative to educate its workforce.
						
					
					
				How can real estate owners capitalise on experiential retail?
																					
							Experiential retailers require high-traffic locations due to their high capital demands.
						
					
					
				Sustainability takes a hit as CEOs prioritise AI and inflation
																					
							About 30% of companies are struggling to meet their existing sustainability commitments.
						
					
					
				Three key trends driving Asia-Pacific e-commerce
																					
							Asia-Pacific consumers are leading the charge in social media shopping.
						
					
					
				Seven & i Holdings rejects $38.5b takeover offer from Couche-Tard
																					
							Couche-Tard's offer was priced at $14.86 per share.
						
					
					
				TOM FORD names Haider Ackermann as creative director
																					
							He will lead the creative direction for all TOM FORD fashion categories.
						
					
					
				 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
						 
						 
				 
								 
								 
								 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
                