Maria SantosResearch
AI Retail Assistant Spending to Reach USD 22.4 Billion by 2036
South Korea and Japan will outpace US growth rates as retailers link conversational tools directly to inventory forecasting and mobile apps.
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Maria SantosLogistics
Shippit Targets Grocery Fleets with NowGo Dispatch Software
The Australian logistics platform claims its dynamic routing tool cut 200 million kilometres from domestic delivery runs and lifted fleet utilisation by 15 per cent.
Maria SantosElectronics
Tech Mahindra Partners with Rezolve Ai to Scale Agentic Retail Commerce
Tech Mahindra will integrate Rezolve Ai’s Brain Suite across 1,100 enterprise clients in 90 countries to automate product discovery and digital checkout.
Wei ZhangStartups
Asia-Pacific Startups Draw $2.4 Billion as Enterprise AI and Retail Tech Expand
India and Singapore lead a cohort of 100 fast-growing regional businesses that pulled in nearly $1 billion in fresh capital during 2026.
Rajiv MenonStartups
Over Half of Southeast Asian Retailers Remain Stuck in AI Pilots
Industry data shows 56 percent of the region’s retail and consumer goods firms struggle to convert artificial intelligence trials into commercial production.
Rajiv MenonGeneral
Over A Third of Asian Shoppers Would Let AI Switch Brands, Accenture Finds
Brand loyalty in Asia faces disruption as artificial intelligence shopping agents gain consumer trust to pick alternative products based on value and fit.
Wei ZhangFinance
Mobile POS Deployments Accelerate Across Asian Retailers as Mobile Traffic Hits 59%
Handheld checkout systems expand across regional retail chains as mobile devices capture 59 percent of Asia-Pacific retail web visits.
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
Coles Lifts Underlying Profit to $1.26 Billion as Supermarket Sales Surge
A 26.4 per cent jump in online sales helped the Australian grocer offset a sharp profit drop in its liquor division.
Sarah ChenFashion
Oz Hair and Beauty Discloses Customer Data Breach Across Order Platform
The Australian retailer confirmed an unauthorised third party accessed purchase records and contact details prior to August but said financial data remained secure.
Maria SantosResearch
Human Trust Remains Key Driver for Southeast Asia E-Commerce Amid Rising AI Adoption
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…
Sarah ChenE-Tailing
Alibaba and ByteDance Divest from Gaming and Retail to Fuel AI Ambitions
Chinese tech giants Alibaba Group Holding and ByteDance are divesting non-core gaming and retail assets to private equity funds, reallocating significant resources to accelerate their push into artificial intelligence development across Asia.
Rajiv MenonFinance
KPMG Explores Global AI Integration in Retail from Strategy to Storefront
A new report from KPMG highlights the increasing role of artificial intelligence in retail, detailing its application across various aspects of the business from high-level strategy to direct customer interaction on the shop floor. The report offers global…
Wei ZhangFinance
China Expands Digital Yuan Network to Accelerate Adoption with Eight New Banks
China has expanded its digital yuan infrastructure by integrating eight additional banks into the national network. This move aims to significantly accelerate the adoption of the central bank digital currency, known as the e-CNY, across the country.
Minjun ParkElectronics
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Emerges as Clearer Investment Choice over SoundHound AI
A recent analysis highlights Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) as a stronger investment than SoundHound AI for 2026, citing TSMC’s foundational role in the global semiconductor industry and robust financial performance. The report underscores TSMC’s…
Wei ZhangFinance
Digital Payments Now Comprise over 64% of Philippines Retail Transactions
Digital payment methods now account for 64.7 percent of all retail transactions by volume in the Philippines, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. This marks a substantial increase from previous years and exceeds central bank targets.