10+ hour, 17+ min ago  (251+ words) The leasing spike pushed the city's retail sector into tighter supply conditions. Retail leasing rose 52% quarter on quarter (Qo Q) in Bengaluru, India during the fourth quarter of 2025, with the market described as "Rents Rising," according to a JLL report. Despite…...

6+ hour, 57+ min ago  (425+ words) The partnership includes joint work on AI-driven commerce tools and stronger fraud prevention. JD. com and Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership to strengthen global payments, cross-border commerce, and AI-powered retail solutions. The companies said the collaboration will combine Mastercard's…...

8+ hour, 49+ min ago  (336+ words) Spending shifts toward experiences as brands rethink pricing and customer engagement. Luxury brands face slower growth as shoppers become more selective, spending shifts towards experiences, and artificial intelligence (AI) changes how products are discovered and bought. Kearney expects the global…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (378+ words) Uniqlo is using an interactive pop-up in Singapore to drive product trials and boost awareness of its cooling apparel range amongst younger shoppers. "Our greater emphasis on more experiential, education-led events is driven by how we can provide value to…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (369+ words) The court said some prices were raised before being discounted. The Federal Court has ruled that Coles Supermarkets Australia made false or misleading representations in relation to its "Down Down" discount campaign, in a case brought by the Australian Competition…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (196+ words) It features AI-driven skin and scalp diagnostics. Amorepacific has reopened its flagship store AMORE YONGSAN at its headquarters in Yongsan, Seoul, introducing a redesigned space focused on its corporate vision, "Create New Beauty." The flagship combines a showroom, AI-powered skin…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (284+ words) Clean labels and simple ingredients strongly influence buying decisions. The shift is being influenced by appetite changes linked to GLP-1 medications, with shoppers opting for smaller portions and healthier snacks. Global Data's Q4 2025 survey shows 67% of consumers prioritise health and wellbeing…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago  (423+ words) Over 60% of Gen Z and millennials use social media to discover new flavor. Global coffee chains are turning to ube-flavored beverages as brands race to capitalise on social media-driven flavor trends amongst younger consumers, according to Global Data. Ube, a…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (237+ words) Profitability for the quarter was affected by elevated direct costs due to inflation. Jollibee Foods Group is reviewing key assumptions for 2026, including the pace of store openings, planned capital expenditure, and profitability targets, as geopolitical developments drive volatility in input…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (153+ words) Alshaya Group has signed an agreement with Mabanee Company to open more than 20 retail and food outlets at Aventura Mall, covering over 10, 000 square meters of leasable space. The mall is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2026. The tenant…...