Maria SantosFashion
China’s Gen Z Drives Rise in Spiritual and Self-Improvement Economies
Outdoor activities including cycling, camping, frisbee, and skateboarding are booming alongside indoor fitness during the pandemic.
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Aiko TanakaFashion
Newme Expands Indian Store Footprint Targeting Break-Even
Co-founder Sumit Jasoria says the Bengaluru-based fast-fashion retailer is targeting underserved regional hubs like Ahmedabad to reach Gen Z women.
Minjun ParkElectronics
Eastman Kodak Overtakes Canon as Japan’s No. 1 Camera Brand in Fiscal 2025
The Kodak Pixpro FZ55, distributed by Maspro Denkoh and priced below 30,000 yen, drove the surge by boosting appeal with young users.
Maria SantosReal Estate
SM Supermalls Shifts Tenant Mix to 30 Percent Dining as First-Half Revenue Reaches P41.8B
The Philippine mall giant is replacing traditional retail space with experiential leisure and food outlets under a five-year overhaul aimed at Gen Z shoppers.
Sarah ChenLiving
Blackmores Targets 18.6% Growth in Thailand with Fizzy Granule Launch
The Australian supplement maker is pitching chewable and dissolvable sachets to younger Thai consumers to accelerate its second-half sales momentum.
Wei ZhangGeneral
Thailand Luxury Market Outpaces Singapore as Gen Z and Pop Culture Drive Sales
Young domestic shoppers and regional pop icons are propelling Bangkok ahead of traditional Southeast Asian shopping hubs for high-end fashion houses.
Sarah ChenE-Tailing
Indian Gen Z Spends Three Times More on Quick Commerce Than Older Shoppers
Data from fintech platform Kiwi shows instant delivery apps take 2.6 per cent of young consumers’ wallets compared to 0.85 per cent spent at supermarket chains like D-Mart.
Maria SantosFashion
Coach Targets 10 Billion Dollars in Sales by 2028
Tapestry Inc.’s flagship brand is expanding its international footprint and younger consumer base to add 3 billion dollars in revenue over two years.
Minjun ParkGeneral
Asian Teams Secure Four of Six Finalist Spots in L’Oréal Brandstorm
Students from Asia took four of the six final spots in L’Oréal’s global innovation contest after pitching concepts to 400,000 entrants.
Rajiv MenonFood
Maxim’s Overhauls Brand Strategy to Win Younger Asian Consumers
Carmen Chiu is reshaping festival products at the Hong Kong food giant while applying an 80-20 formula honed at Godiva and Fortnum & Mason.
Wei ZhangGeneral
China’s Gen Z Champions a Transformative Shift Towards Emotional and Sustainable Shopping Habits
Generation Z is revolutionizing China’s consumer landscape, prioritizing personal well-being, emotional fulfillment, and sustainability while leaving behind the materialistic pursuits of earlier generations. This cohort, despite representing only 15% of the…
Aiko TanakaGeneral
Gen Z Fuels Thrift Revival: Pinterest Reports Soaring Interest In Vintage Style
This fall, vintage secures its place as a wardrobe staple. Pinterest’s new Trend Report reveals a major style shift sweeping the globe: searches for thrift-related ideas are soaring, driven largely by Gen Z users reimagining how they shop, style, and…
Wei ZhangGeneral
Oh!some Expands Regional Presence With New Bangkok Store, Unveils Disney Collaboration
The lifestyle brand Oh!Some is making its debut in Thailand, signaling further growth in its regional presence, which includes a recent inauguration in Ho Chi Minh City. Store Location and Interior Concept Oh!Some’s newest retail branch will be positioned in…
Maria SantosLiving
Gen Z grapples with shrinking job market
Many Gen Z people are struggling to find jobs as businesses scale down operations amid the economic downturn. Ho Chi Minh City has over 300,000 businesses, but none of them were willing to hire Thanh Nga, 25, last year. “I have experience in customer service…
Minjun ParkTelecom
Is it already ‘game over’ in the metaverse for Bondee, Singapore’s avatar-based app?
After garnering two million downloads within two weeks of its launch, Bondee’s Gen Z users have got past the novelty factor. Bondee’s is a story of social media hype punctured by a sharp truth that the loyalty of digital natives is hard-earned, experts say…
Rajiv MenonE-Tailing
Thai beauty e-commerce platform Konvy bags $10 million in series A
Founded 10 years ago, Konvy is now Thailand’s top beauty e-commerce platform. It plans to accelerate its omnichannel and international distribution with a new Series A of $10 million from Insignia Ventures Partners. Konvy was launched in 2012 by Chinese…
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