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Daiso founder Hirotako Yano passes away at 80

Yano established the company in 1977.

Daiso founder Hirotako Yano passes away at 80

Yano established the company in 1977.

Louis Vuitton opens first restaurant in SEA

The restaurant is a creative collaboration with legendary chef Gaggan Anand.

Indonesian consumers pivot towards halal cosmetics: analyst

The sector will achieve a CAGR of 3% to 4% in APAC from 2022 to 2027.

Restaurant Brands International unveils long-term growth plan for 2028

The company aims to open 40,000 restaurants for its four anchor brands.

Frictionless commerce faces uphill battle from lukewarm customer feedback

The sector gained a moderate $375.m from retail in 2023.

Foodservice is the next hot ticket for luxury maisons in Asia

Over 30% of young respondents are seeking new experiences outside of brands.

The Warehouse Group runs 26 stores with solar power

It aims to be 100% solar-powered by end-2026.

DIYblinds names new CEO

The co-founders will serve as chief growth officer and director of the company.

3 in 5 Asians are influenced by health benefits when buying food or drinks

62% of Asians are more influenced by the health benefits of products.

7-Eleven Singapore launches first-ever self-checkout in Esplanade MRT Station

The unmanned store will operate a quick-serving AI system to track items and serve orders fast.

Brands leverage Indian consumers’ individualism for Valentine’s Day marketing

Around 3 in 10 consumers buy food and drinks aligned with their personality.

Mitsubishi, KDDI to co-own Lawson

KDDI currently holds a 2.1% share of Lawson.

Malaysia hot coffee segment to grow 4.5% in 2027

In 2022, on-premise consumption contributed 25% to the category's value share.

Central Retail records 10% sales growth during Vietnamese New Year Festival

Vietnam has also experienced growth of 6.3% in the retail sector.