Retail Asia

06/10/2026

Hong Kong’s visitor arrivals are forecast to rise 18% to 59 million in 2026, supporting spending on luxury goods and other high-value categories. retailasia.com/in-focus/tourism-and-high-value-demand-drive-hong-kong-retail-momentum?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=organic_social&utm_medium=articles

06/10/2026

Sanjay Singh of Frost and Sullivan Asia Pacific says retailers are looking beyond product sales for higher margins as retail media, AI, payments and allied services reshape competition across ASEAN. retailasia.com/event-news/retail-competition-drives-push-higher-margins-non-product-sales?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=organic_social&utm_medium=articles

Retail competition drives push into higher margins from non-product sales

06/10/2026

AI’s role in shopping has changed sharply in three years with 80% of Southeast Asian shoppers now using it, Bain said.

Around 80% of shoppers across Southeast Asia are already using artificial intelligence (AI) in their shopping journey,

05/10/2026

Brands are moving beyond big holidays to win everyday micro occasions.

05/10/2026

Cadbury Silk shows how speed can change the way products are marketed.

05/10/2026

Oreo and Coca-Cola turned one campaign into twice the marketing firepower.

05/10/2026

India's online retail is set to top $90b in 2026, as quick commerce and Gen Z lift growth to a five-year high. retailasia.com/e-commerce/in-focus/india-e-commerce-growth-hit-fastest-pace-in-5-years?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=organic_social&utm_medium=articles

India's online retail market is set to exceed $90b in 2026, growing 22% to 24%, the fastest annual pace in five years.

05/10/2026

Southeast Asia’s eCommerce market is seeing a growing group of “savvy shoppers” who spend 31% more per month than general shoppers. retailasia.com/in-focus/savvy-shoppers-drive-115b-in-southeast-asia-e-commerce-spending?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=organic_social&utm_medium=articles

01/10/2026

The Retail Asia Summit 2027 - Philippines will convene retail leaders on 3 February 2027 for meaningful discussions, fresh perspectives and insights into the forces transforming the industry.

Explore speaking and sponsorship opportunities, or secure your place with early registration.

Register early: https://bit.ly/3TiYlKO

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01/10/2026

Singapore consumers are embracing AI shopping, with 42% using AI assistants at least weekly despite trust concerns at checkout. retailasia.com/in-focus/ai-shopping-reaches-72-in-singapore-checkout-trust-lags?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=organic_social&utm_medium=articles

Singapore consumers are increasingly using AI for shopping, but many remain uncomfortable with letting AI complete purchases.