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Yum China champions smart restaurant management
Yum China champions smart restaurant management
Automation is expected to power the company’s expansion across China.
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Starbucks pilots ‘Green Dot’ AI assistant to support baristas in real time
It is currently being piloted in 35 Starbucks locations.
4 days ago
Alibaba launches AI tool to help fashion retailers create virtual try-on videos
It turns product photos into try-on videos.
TikTok unveils new business solutions to drive brand growth
One of the key launches is TikTok Market Scope.
Amorepacific launches AI chatbot for personalised beauty advice
It also gives real-time order shipment updates.
8 in 10 consumers now rely on AI search
60% of searches now end without any click.
1 in 3 Australians now use AI for shopping
Gen Z and Millennials remain the top users of AI for purchases.
Alibaba credits AI-driven strategy for strong growth
AI-related products posted triple-digit growth
Shiseido blends beauty and science
The boundaries between cosmetic products and beauty medicine have become blurry.
Vietnam retail market ramps up digital-first strategies
Collaboration between traditional and modern retail formats is seen as crucial.
Estée Lauder Companies uses custom AI agent to centralise data
It uses genAI to analyse and deliver real-time insights.
Malaysian retailers told to prioritise technology, consumer-centric approaches
Key strategies include embracing sustainability and exploring international markets.
Foodpanda automates ‘dark stores’ in Singapore to speed up deliveries
Its 24/7 warehouses ensure round-the-clock fulfilment.
Southeast Asian sellers face AI adoption gap
Cost and implementation complexity remain key hurdles.
Robotic last-mile delivery market to hit $1.74b by 2032
Robotic deliveries are also projected to reach 25,000 by 2032.
Digital giants to retailers: The playbook for scaling ad revenue with onsite retail media
If traditional models do not work, what is the best way to succeed in the retail media business?
SM Supermalls taps cleaning robots in modernisation push
Malls have become the ultimate third space where digital and physical worlds merge.
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