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What are the ‘biggest turn-offs’ for APAC luxury consumers?

Lack of transparency on sustainability efforts is the top reason.

Need for retailers to adopt sustainability is ‘very urgent’

Retailers face an urgent need to adopt sustainable practices, navigating consumer perceptions and innovative labeling systems.

How the “new normal” of global travel will impact the fashion industry

Tourism is expected to hit and even exceed pre-pandemic levels by 10% in 2024.

Shopee Malaysia achieves record-high 34 million hours of livestreaming and online selling in 2023

It also attained 3.5 billion instances of live engagement with local influencers and sellers.

Generative AI is the next creative path in fashion

Nearly $14.1b was invested into AI-focused startups.

Seven & i Holdings to buy Australian 7-11 franchise

There are 751 7-Eleven outlets in Australia.

Non-alcoholic beverages gain $83m from sports sponsorships

Rugby is the most lucrative market with $14.88m in revenue.

Foot Locker to enter the Indian market in 2024

Metro Brands and Nykaa Fashion will license the brand for their respective platforms.

Lemaire enters South Korean luxury market

It will be the first flagship store outside of France.

Singapore retail job postings up 9.2% ahead of festive season

Job seekers in the retail sector also rose by 7.6%.

Central Retail launches 'retailtainment' concept in new Robinson store

With over 350 brands, Robinson Lifestyle Chalong is the 28th location.

Wellness Pragmatists: Consumers shift to products that deliver immediate benefits

Brands should craft functional and simple solutions that they can easily adopt.

More than half of consumers take climate action seriously

This is a marginal improvement from 64% in 2021 to 66% in 2023.

Amazon expands employee assistance programme to children

This allows children of its Singapore employees to seek mental health support for free.

Decathlon buys German outdoor retailer Bergfreunde

Bergfreunde will operate independently whilst remaining under Decathlon’s umbrella.