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UGREEN Launches Local AI Smart Home Hubs and Liquid-Cooled Wireless Chargers
Pre-orders for the hardware line begin at a 50 per cent discount ahead of a wider crowdfunding campaign scheduled for late October.
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Minjun ParkResearch
Over 60 per Cent of Black Friday Shoppers Pre-Plan Holiday Purchases
Research from PwC and Retail Safari shows 64 per cent of holiday budgets remain unspent entering November, even as 55 per cent of buyers target Black Friday.
Sarah ChenGeneral
Goldman Raises Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Index Target to 1,120
Second-quarter regional corporate earnings grew 102 per cent, led by strong results in Singapore, Taiwan and Indonesia.
Rajiv MenonFood
Hong Kong Bakery Brand Builds 30,000 Members Without Retailer POS Data
Powered by KlikNGo, the receipt-scanning loyalty program doubled repeat purchases and drove 47 per cent of sales uplift for the century-old manufacturer.
Wei ZhangGeneral
Philippine Regulator Clears GCash Parent Mynt for $1.48 Billion IPO
The Philippine SEC approved a reduced 12 percent initial public float based on an expected $10.71 billion market capitalization.
Minjun ParkGeneral
TCL Picks up over 30 Product Awards at IFA 2026 Across Displays and Hardware
The Chinese electronics giant secured multiple category wins in Berlin for its SQD-Mini LED screens, RayNeo AR glasses, and AI-enabled home appliances.
Minjun ParkFashion
Birkenstock Opens First Indonesian Concept Store in Bali with 180-Sqm Community Hub
The German footwear maker trades department store wholesale for its own direct-to-consumer footprint in Ubud, adding space for workshops and wellness.
Sarah ChenFashion
China’s Kailas Opens First Directly Operated European Store in Chamonix
The Chinese mountain sports brand transitions from wholesale distribution to direct retail with a trail-running hub in the French Alps.
Maria SantosResearch
91 Per Cent of Australian Consumers Switch Brands for Better Offers
A report by Shop ANZ and Vypr found 79 per cent of shoppers visited a different retailer for an offer, while 81 per cent say price matters more than a year ago.
Rajiv MenonLiving
Amouage Opens First Standalone Boutique in Indonesia
The Omani fragrance house operates in more than 80 countries under Sabco Group and entered India in April.
Aiko TanakaE-Tailing
Australian Retailers Overhaul Content Models to Curb Omnichannel Delays
Marketing teams face margin pressure and weeks of handovers as duplicated production slows campaign rollouts across websites, apps, and physical stores.
Rajiv MenonFood
Cinnabon to Exit Singapore as Final Ion Orchard Store Closes
Master franchisee Wabi-Sabi will shutter the American bakery brand’s last remaining outlet on September 22, abandoning a five-year, 10-store plan.
Minjun ParkGeneral
Spate and Vogue Business Track Top 5 Beauty and Wellness Trends
Search data from August 2025 to July 2026 shows rising interest in follicle growth serums, plant-based shampoos, and targeted scalpcare.
Sarah ChenFood
Barambah Organics Founder Ian Campbell and Daughter Die in Plane Crash
Private equity firm Tamara Capital acquired a majority stake in the business in 2020 in a deal valuing it at $50 million.
Wei ZhangFinance
Bank of Japan Expected to Raise Rates to 1.25 Percent on September 18
Economists forecast Japanese benchmark borrowing costs will reach 1.75 percent by mid-2027 as joint currency intervention eases political hurdles for monetary tightening.
Minjun ParkFood
Metcash Boosts Sales 2.8 per Cent but Warns of Food Margin Pressures
The wholesaler will take a $2 million earnings hit as it winds down its New Zealand liquor operations before the second half of fiscal 2027.