Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Indonesia, updated continuously by our newsroom.
Despite the growing use of generative AI for product discovery, personal recommendations and trusted voices continue to heavily influence consumer purchasing decisions in Southeast Asia’s rapidly expanding e-commerce market, projected to reach $219 billion in…
Concerns over job security and diminished purchasing power are negatively affecting consumer confidence in Indonesia, with a notable drop in the retail sales index in June. However, Bank Indonesia anticipates a recovery in the coming month.
Indonesian consumer goods giant Orang Tua Group has issued a formal apology following public outcry and protests regarding a promotion that offered alcohol as a prize for participants reciting a Quranic chapter. The incident has led to a police investigation.
Miniso has launched its inaugural Miniso Friends store in Indonesia, located at Summarecon Mall Bekasi in Greater Jakarta. This larger, IP-focused retail format spans 1500 square meters and offers a wide array of licensed merchandise.
Cosco Shipping International (Singapore) is setting sights on increased investment in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia within the next three to five years, in anticipation of a surge in Southeast Asian trade. The firm’s president, Jiang Kai, expresses a…
Miniso, a renowned global retailer, has unveiled its inaugural Miniso Friends shop in Indonesia, located at Summarecon Mall Bekasi. The store marks the debut of their larger, more expanded retail concept in the Greater Jakarta region. The establishment is…
Indonesia is emerging as an influential player in the food and beverage (F&B) industry. According to Dyah Roro Esti, Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Trade, the nation’s F&B exports have accumulated a value of $6.25 billion. This figure positions Indonesia as…
Oriental Kopi, a renowned cafe and food brand in Malaysia, is setting its sights on Indonesian shores, marking a new milestone in its ongoing global expansion efforts. The brand’s forthcoming entry into Indonesia, fostered through a strategic partnership with…
Sour Sally, the pioneering premium frozen yoghurt brand out of Indonesia, is set to participate in FLAsia 2026, a top-tier franchise and licensing exhibition in Asia. The event is scheduled to take place from August 13-15 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and…
The Vietnamese coffee chain Cong Ca Phe has announced its foray into the Indonesian market, with the opening of its first branch in Jakarta in the forthcoming months. This strategic move aims to cement the Hanoi-based brand’s global presence by penetrating…
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) recently unveiled its newest venture, Zankore by Indosat, in a collaborative effort with Ooredoo Group, Nokia, and NVIDIA. The primary goal of the partnership is to establish the next generation of Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
Over 40 universities are participating in a national initiative to explore how product packaging can be transformed into a constant customer engagement platform through augmented reality. This comes at a time when retailers and brands are grappling with…
The mobile services sector in Indonesia is anticipated to observe a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 3.4%, thus escalating from USD 10.2 billion in 2025 to USD 12.1 billion by 2030. This expansion is principally fueled by the escalating proceeds…
In the first half of this year, Indonesia witnessed a significant surge in sales of gold bars and coins, amounting to 38.1 tonnes, according to the newly-released statistics. This figure surpasses the combined sales of Thailand and Vietnam, which stood at…
PT Indosat delivered strong financial and operational performance in the first half of 2026, demonstrating how its AI-led transformation is strengthening the business today while building the foundation for Indonesia’s next phase of digital growth. For the…
Indonesia’s leading ride-hailing company, GoTo, announced its second successive quarterly net profit on Wednesday. The positive financial outcome was underpinned by significant expansion in its fintech sector and continued fiscal prudence. For the quarter…
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