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Jonathan Waecker Completes First Year as Michael Hill CEO
He took charge of the jewellery chain following an international search after the deaths of former chief Daniel Bracken and founder Sir Michael Hill.
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Mei Ling Tan is the Editor of Retail News Asia, where she leads the editorial team in delivering in-depth coverage of Asia’s dynamic retail landscape. With over a decade of experience in business journalism, Mei Ling is known for her sharp analysis, deep industry insights, and commitment to uncovering the stories behind Asia’s most innovative retail brands. Before joining Retail News Asia, Mei Ling held senior reporting roles at regional business publications, covering everything from consumer trends to digital transformation in retail. A graduate of the National University of Singapore with a degree in Communications and New Media, she combines journalistic integrity with a strong understanding of evolving market forces. Outside the newsroom, Mei Ling is a frequent speaker at industry panels and a mentor for young journalists. She’s passionate about the intersection of technology, culture, and commerce—and believes the future of retail in Asia will be defined by bold ideas and boundary-pushing entrepreneurs.
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Rajiv MenonResearch
Singapore Retail Sales Growth Slows to 1.5% in July as Luxury Holds Firm
Singapore retail sales excluding motor vehicles reached SG$3.7 billion in July as sporting goods and jewellery offset drops in grocery and department stores.
Wei ZhangGeneral
Tetra Pak Names Michael Wu Managing Director for Oceania Operations
The packaging giant tapped its former Southeast Asia chief to lead commercial operations across Australia and New Zealand following an 18-year career inside the group.
Aiko TanakaElectronics
TCL Affiliate RayNeo Launches GT and iO Smart Glasses Across 40 Markets
Retail sales open immediately with prices ranging from US$329 to US$549 as the Chinese AR brand expands distribution across Southeast Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Minjun ParkFood
Australian Grocery Baskets Rise 8.5% as Shoppers Trade Down
An identical grocery basket climbed from $214 to $232 between March 2025 and July 2026, driving Australian households toward private labels and cheaper proteins.
Maria SantosFood
Destination Italy Adds Two Frozen Pizza Lines Across Australia and New Zealand
The brand is importing Italian-made Woodfired Puttanesca and Woodfired Salame pizzas to target premium freezer space in supermarkets across the region.
Wei ZhangElectronics
Taiwan Targets Silicon Photonics to Cut AI Chip Power Use by 50 Percent
Nvidia Corp invested US$4 billion in the technology in March as the island uses its 90 percent advanced semiconductor manufacturing lead.
Rajiv MenonFinance
Jefferies-Linked Fund Seeks Singapore Injunction Against Radiant World
A hearing is set for Sept 9 following a separate freezing order granted against the iron ore trader by a British court.
Maria SantosElectronics
Xiaomi Launches 18 Fold Smartphone at 10,999 Yuan with Custom Silicon
The Beijing tech group is committing 50 billion yuan to in-house silicon as it prices its new foldable device and Skynomad electric SUVs below rival flagships.
Aiko TanakaFashion
Bonds Launches Resale Marketplace After Tracking 30,000 Secondary Listings
The Australian apparel brand partnered with re-commerce platform Treet to capture secondhand peer-to-peer sales directly on its own digital storefront.
Minjun ParkFashion
Furla Opens 75Sqm Boutique at the Venetian Macao
The Italian accessories brand fitted the store with a magnetic display area and dedicated zones for its latest collections.
Minjun ParkStartups
ShardLab Backs StoreHub to Roll Out Payment-Linked Merchant Rewards
A joint venture between the two firms will test programmable loyalty tools across 20,000 retail and food outlets in Southeast Asia.