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Shein Stumbles in UK Copyright Court Battle Against Temu amid IPO Plans
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein recently suffered a defeat in a London court case against rival company Temu. The lawsuit, which was based on…
Uniqlo Expands Global Reach with Debut Flagship Store in Kyoto
Uniqlo, the renowned global retail brand, is expanding its presence in Kyoto by launching its pioneering global flagship store in the city. The…
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McDonald’s and Red Bull Gear Up to Energize the Market with New Dragonberry Energizer Drink
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Australian Aperitif Brand Tanica Gears Up for Massive Expansion: Fundraising for RTD Rollout and Increased Asian-Pacific Exports
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Woolworth’s Axes Farmers Own Brand: A Disappointment for Dairy Farmers Nationwide
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Brownes Dairy Refreshes White Milk Packaging with Contemporary Artwork for 140th Anniversary
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- 02Starlink Pioneers Direct-to-Cell Satellite Trials in Malaysia: APAC Satellite-Mobile Connectivity Skyrockets
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Thai Shoppers Tighten Budgets: A Dive into Declining Spending-per-Bill Index
In July, a decrease in consumer spending was observed among Thai shoppers, with the spending-per-bill index falling by 8.1 points to 47.0 from the previous month. The spending-per-bill component saw the greatest decrease among the main measures of the…
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Samsonite Secures 85% Stake in Celebrity-Founded Béis: Spearheading Digital Growth with $178.5M Deal
Global luggage leader, Samsonite Group, recently announced a deal to acquire the travel brand, Béis. This California-based company, established by the Canadian actor Shay Mitchell, will sell 85 percent of its stake to Samsonite for a whopping US$178.5…
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Amazon Tycoon Jeff Bezos Sets Sights on Premier League Glory with Liverpool Stake Acquisition
A consortium spearheaded by Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s founder, is on the brink of securing a one-third stake in Premier League team Liverpool. The consortium is reportedly being directed by Amit Bhatia, who is the son-in-law of steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal and…
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Cambodia’s Trade Flourishes: $44B Turnover in 7 Months Marks 21.3% YoY Growth
Cambodia’s trade activity demonstrated remarkable growth in the first seven months of 2026, with a 21.3% increase in year-on-year total trade, reaching $44.07 billion. This surge came alongside a widening trade gap of $2.44 billion, a rise from the previous…
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DHL Express Boosts Asia-Europe Trade with New Direct Shanghai-Bangkok Flight Amid Rising Indochina Economy
DHL Express, the global logistics company, has recently introduced a new direct flight service connecting Shanghai and Bangkok. This additional capacity expands a trade route that…
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Booming Demand Boosts Hotel Room Rates in HCMC by 20% in Second Quarter
The average price of hotel rooms in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) experienced a 20% increase on a year-by-year basis in the second quarter, reaching VND2.4 million (US$92) per night as…
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Bentley Unveils Sneak Peek of Torcal EV’s Interior, Marrying Tradition and Innovation Ahead of September Debut
Bentley has provided an initial, comprehensive view of the interior design of its forthcoming Torcal EV, slated for its worldwide premiere on September 23. The…
Vietnam Gasoline Prices Drop as Global Oil Market Reacts to Strait of Hormuz Developments
On Thursday, gasoline prices in Vietnam experienced a modest decline compared to the previous week. The widely used E10 RON95 gasoline dipped by 0.94%,…
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Retailers Strive for AI Traffic Boosts without Sacrificing Customer Data Security
As customers are increasingly leveraging ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini for product recommendations, retailers are looking to capitalize on the opportunity by making their products appear prominently in chatbot search…
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Boosting Retail Margins: Uniting Fragmented Product Data through AI
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Inventory Accuracy and the Cost of Getting It Wrong
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Kevin Murphy Grows Marketplace Revenue 141% with Pattern
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Amazon, Temu and Shein to Dominate Australia’s Marketplace Sector at the Expense of Local Competition
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SOTI Research Reveals the Need for Retail Tech to Deliver a More Immersive Experience
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