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podcast · 2 Sept 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
Pinduoduo Malaysia, Singapore–Johor Bahru RTS and AI Search
Pinduoduo's expansion in Malaysia is testing how local retailers compete with ultra-low-price cross-border commerce, while the Singapore–Johor Bahru RTS Link could redraw the retail catchment between the two markets.Ngai Yuen Low, Ryf Quail and Alex Rezvan examine the proj…
podcast · 28 Aug 2026 · Trade press
Walmart Adds Apple Pay as Ross Outpaces TJX on Q2 Comps
Walmart has started rolling out Apple Pay at select US Walmart and Sam's Club locations, with rollout to all US stores and clubs planned by the end of 2026. Alex Rezvan is joined by Jill Dvorak, Senior Vice President, Content at NRF, for five US retail stories: Home Depot's na…
podcast · 21 Aug 2026 · Trade press
The International Briefing: 5 Global Retail Stories to Know SHEIN, JD.com, India, Shipping & Fabletics
What should global retail leaders be paying attention to right now?In this edition of The International Briefing, Jill Dvorak, Senior Vice President, Content at NRF, joins Alex Rezvan to unpack five developments from across the international retail industry.Europe: What could …
podcast · 21 Aug 2026 · Trade press
The International Briefing: SHEIN, JD.com, India, Shipping & Fabletics
The International Briefing examines five developments shaping retail around the world—and what they mean for industry leaders. Jill Dvorak, Senior Vice President, Content at NRF, joins Alex Rezvan for this edition. Europe’s €3 parcel charge A new charge on low-value parcels en…
news · 21 Aug 2026 · Trade press
NIFT Is Betting on 90-Minute Fashion Delivery as UK Retail Rethinks Convenience, Value and Resale
NIFT is expanding its rapid-delivery model with a 12,000 sq ft logistics hub at Westfield London. Co-founder and CEO Simone Oloman explains why faster local fulfilment could give fashion brands a new route into London, as UK retail rethinks value, luxury consolidation and resale.
podcast · 21 Aug 2026 · Trade press
Five Things Friday UK: Harvey Nichols, Poundland, IKEA & Rapid Delivery
Five Things Friday UK Edition brings together the retail stories worth knowing this week. Alex Rezvan of The Retail Podcast and Simone Oloman, co-founder of Need It For Tonight, discuss the developments shaping the UK retail industry and what they could mean for retailers, bra…
podcast · 10 Aug 2026 · Trade press
What's Really Happening in Global Retail Right Now? Hugo Boss, Uber Eats, Nike, Fair Price & LA 2028
Five retail stories. Less than ten minutes. And several signals about where global retail could be heading next.In this international edition of Five Things Friday, we examine five developments across retail, commerce, technology and consumer engagement.First, Fraser’s Group a…
podcast · 10 Aug 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
What's Really Happening in Global Retail Right Now? Hugo Boss, Uber Eats, Nike, Fair Price & LA 2028
Five retail stories. Less than ten minutes. And several signals about where global retail could be heading next. In this international edition of Five Things Friday, we examine five developments across retail, commerce, technology and consumer engagement. First, Fraser’s Group…
news · 6 Aug 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
Five APAC Retail Trends Shaping Global Retail
From organised retail crime in Australia to China's membership economy and Vietnam's mobile-first e-commerce, five developments across Asia Pacific point to one theme: the region's retailers are adapting faster than consumer behaviour is changing.
news · 3 Aug 2026 · Trade press
Dunnhumby: Retail Media Has a Shopper Problem
New Dunnhumby research across 3,000 US and UK grocery shoppers finds 91% will share transactional data for real value, and that relevance, trust and in-store media now decide retail media's next phase of growth.
podcast · 1 Aug 2026 · Operator voice
APAC Retail Trends: China Membership, Vietnam E-commerce & K-Food
Retail crime is becoming serious enough to affect whether stores can continue operating in parts of Australia. At the same time, Costco is expanding its reach in China through JD.com, Vietnam’s e-commerce market is being shaped by Shopee and TikTok Shop, and functional foods a…
podcast · 1 Aug 2026 · Trade press
APAC Retail: Crime, Costco China, Vietnam E-commerce and K-Food
Retail crime is becoming serious enough to affect whether stores can continue operating in parts of Australia. At the same time, Costco is expanding its reach in China through JD.com, Vietnam’s e-commerce market is being shaped by Shopee and TikTok Shop, and functional foods a…
podcast · 31 Jul 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
Primark vs SKIMS and the Return of UK E-Commerce Growth- Plus Argos, Charlotte Tilbury Five Things Friday UK
The UK retail industry never stands still. This week Alex and Simone unpack five of the biggest retail stories shaping customer experience, ecommerce, retail technology and consumer behaviour across the UK.In this episode:• Charlotte Tilbury transforms Covent Garden into an im…
podcast · 31 Jul 2026 · Trade press
Is UK Retail Changing Again? Argos, Charlotte Tilbury, ONS, Primark & Skims
The UK retail industry never stands still. This week Alex and Simone unpack five of the biggest retail stories shaping customer experience, ecommerce, retail technology and consumer behaviour across the UK. In this episode: • Charlotte Tilbury transforms Covent Garden into an …
podcast · 29 Jul 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
Walmart Goes Viral, Amazon Bets on Robots and Wonder Hits $9B
US retail sales rose more than 11% year over year in June—but what sits behind the headline?Alex Rezvan and Jill Dvorak examine five major US retail developments:• The latest US retail-sales figures and whether the World Cup may have influenced consumer activity• International…
podcast · 29 Jul 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
US Retail Sales Surge, Walmart’s World Cup Moment and Wonder’s $9B Bet
US retail sales rose more than 11% year over year in June across the core categories tracked by Retail Dive. But the headline number is only one part of this week’s retail story. Alex Rezvan and Jill Dvorak examine five developments affecting consumer behaviour, store experien…
news · 29 Jul 2026 · Trade press
Groceryshop 2026: AI, GLP-1 and Retail Media Face Growth Test
AI shopping, GLP-1 demand and in-store retail media will dominate Groceryshop 2026 as leaders confront the commercial decisions reshaping everyday retail.
podcast · 28 Jul 2026 · Operator voice
5 Things Friday: WAIC 2026, JD.com's EU Bid & Decathlon's Uber Eats Move
What changes when AI stops being a productivity tool and starts becoming part of the operating system of a business?In this APAC retail briefing, Ryf Quail and the panel examine five developments:• AI-led business transformation at WAIC Shanghai• JD, CECONOMY and EU regulatory…
news · 24 Jul 2026 · Trade press
Air Up: From University Project to Innovative Consumer Brand
Air Up began as a student research project into neuroscience and has grown into an international consumer brand operating across 14 markets. Its scented water bottles use retronasal olfaction to deliver flavour without sugar, reshaping how consumers think about hydration and h…
podcast · 24 Jul 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
Primark Faces New Pressure as M&S Bets on the Weekly Shop
M&S is building a bigger proposition around the family weekly shop. Primark is lowering prices as competition for value-conscious fashion customers intensifies. Meanwhile, beauty and luxury brands are moving beyond products and free samples towards experiences, consultatio…
podcast · 24 Jul 2026 · Operator voice · primary theme
UK Retail: M&S Goes Bigger, Primark Cuts Prices & Beauty Gets Personal
M&S is building a bigger proposition around the family weekly shop. Primark is lowering prices as competition for value-conscious fashion customers intensifies. Meanwhile, beauty and luxury brands are moving beyond products and free samples towards experiences, consultatio…
podcast · 22 Jul 2026 · Trade press
Starbucks Korea, AI Beauty Mirrors and Lefties’ UK Launch
Starbucks Korea’s Tank Day promotion led to public backlash and an unusual company-wide response. What should international brands learn from the mistake? Alex Rezvan and Jill from the National Retail Federation examine five stories influencing global retail: Starbucks Korea a…
news · 21 Jul 2026 · Trade press
M&S, Aldi and Holland & Barrett Reveal Retail's Growth Strategy
From destination flagship stores to experiential activations and culturally relevant marketing, the UK's leading retailers are proving that growth today depends on creating experiences customers want to be part of, not simply transactions they need to make.
podcast · 17 Jul 2026 · Trade press
M&S Pantheon, the World Cup Spending Effect and Aldi Goes Baldi
What does M&S’s investment in its renewed Oxford Street flagship tell us about the future of physical retail? Simone Oloman and Alex Rezvan examine the new M&S Pantheon format and the growing need for stores to become places customers actively choose to spend time in. …
podcast · 17 Jul 2026 · Trade press
M&S Bets on Oxford Street, Aldi Goes Baldi and the FIFA Effect
M&S has renewed almost 100,000 square feet of retail space on Oxford Street. Aldi temporarily became Baldi for Pitbull. Holland & Barrett created a wellness pub.Simone Oloman and Alex Rezvan discuss what these stories reveal about destination stores, cultural relevance…
podcast · 14 Jul 2026 · Trade press
Inside London's Most Innovative Retail Experiences Before NRF Paris
Retail is changing faster than ever—and London is showing what the future looks like. Ahead of NRF Europe, we take you on a retail roadshow through one of the world's most influential shopping destinations to explore how leading brands are transforming the in-store experience.…
podcast · 13 Jul 2026 · Trade press
RH London, Harvey Nichols & the Future of Luxury
Luxury retail is evolving beyond products and this week's World Retail Signals explores exactly why. Alex is joined by Ian and Niamh from the World Retail Congress to discuss the biggest retail developments shaping the industry today. In this episode: RH London's new flagship …
news · 8 Jul 2026 · Operator voice
Why 5 Million People Still Visit SM Supermalls Every Day Despite the Rise of E-commerce
SM Supermalls President Steven Tan explains why customer-first innovation, inclusivity and community experiences continue to fuel double-digit growth across one of the world's largest mall operators.
podcast · 7 Jul 2026 · Operator voice
How SM Supermalls Serves 5 Million Shoppers Every Day | Steven S. Tan President
Can physical retail still outperform e-commerce?In this exclusive interview recorded live at NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Asia Pacific, Steven S. Tan, President of SM Supermalls, explains why physical shopping centres continue to thrive by putting customers at the centre of…
podcast · 7 Jul 2026 · Operator voice
How SM Supermalls Serves 5 Million Shoppers Every Day | Steven S. Tan President
Can physical retail still outperform e-commerce? In this exclusive interview recorded live at NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Asia Pacific, Steven S. Tan, President of SM Supermalls, explains why physical shopping centres continue to thrive by putting customers at the centre of ev…
podcast · 3 Jul 2026 · Trade press
Wimbledon's Real Winners, Osaka's 350% Spike & Google's World Cup Ads | Five Things Friday UK
The retail marketing stories that matter this week: why the brands winning Wimbledon aren't the official sponsors, Naomi Osaka's 350% search spike, Charlotte Tilbury lands in Boots, and Google's Head of Agencies UK reveals the World Cup ads topping YouTube's leaderboard. Googl…
news · 1 Jul 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
Alcampo and Ocado: Grocery Ecommerce Runs on Partnership
Carlos Pedreira Freire and Gregor Ulitzka explain how operational excellence, customer trust and deep collaboration are driving the next phase of online grocery growth in Spain.
podcast · 30 Jun 2026 · Operator voice
From Hamleys to Armani: Scaling Brands in India
What does it take to build global brands in one of the world’s most dynamic retail markets? Sumeet Yadav, Head of Reliance Brands Limited, joins The Retail Podcast just before his keynote at NRF APAC 2026 in Singapore. Reliance Brands Limited is one of India’s most important p…
podcast · 19 Jun 2026 · Operator voice
How Brands Reach Gen Z Without TikTok + Coach's Retail Masterclass
What happens when brands can no longer rely on social media to reach younger consumers?In this week's Five Things Friday UK, retail expert Simone Oloman, Co-Founder and CEO of NIFT, joins us to discuss one of the biggest questions facing retail marketers today: how brands …
podcast · 19 Jun 2026 · Operator voice
How Brands Reach Gen Z Without TikTok + Coach's Retail Masterclass
What happens when brands can no longer rely on social media to reach younger consumers? In this week's Five Things Friday UK, retail expert Simone Oloman, Co-Founder and CEO of NIFT, joins us to discuss one of the biggest questions facing retail marketers today: how brands sta…
podcast · 19 Jun 2026 · Trade press
The Retail Trends Reshaping APAC: Pomelo, Temu, Miniso & More
This episode of Five Things Friday explores major retail developments across APAC and global markets. Ruth Kewell and Alex discuss Pomelo's mobile-first retail model in Southeast Asia, the worsening retail conditions in Australia, and the international expansion of Chinese ret…
podcast · 19 Jun 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
The Retail Trends Reshaping APAC: Pomelo, Temu, Miniso & More
This episode of Five Things Friday explores major retail developments across APAC and global markets. Ruth Kewell and Alex discuss Pomelo's mobile-first retail model in Southeast Asia, the worsening retail conditions in Australia, and the international expansion of Chinese…
podcast · 17 Jun 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
The Global Retail Briefing: UK, GCC, Dubai & Luxury Expansion
Global retail is moving fast and this first international briefing looks beyond the US to track where the biggest growth stories are happening. In this episode, we cover Frasers Group’s reported $2 billion takeover bid for Hugo Boss, JD.com’s UK expansion through Joybuy and it…
podcast · 17 Jun 2026 · Trade press
The Global Retail Briefing: UK, GCC, Dubai & Luxury Expansion
Global retail is moving fast and this first international briefing looks beyond the US to track where the biggest growth stories are happening.In this episode, we cover Frasers Group’s reported $2 billion takeover bid for Hugo Boss, JD.com’s UK expansion through Joybuy and its…
podcast · 17 Jun 2026 · Trade press
Madrid’s Retail Shift: Lessons From the Street, Not the Boardroom
Madrid is famous for tourism, culture, tapas and beautiful architecture. But walk through Gran Vía and another story starts to appear. In this episode of The Retail Podcast, we explore how Madrid is evolving from a tourist hotspot into a serious retail destination. From Sephor…
news · 16 Jun 2026 · Operator voice
Nadine Graf: How Estée Lauder Is Reimagining Beauty for the Speed of the Consumer
Estée Lauder EMEA President Nadine Graf on Beauty Reimagined, AI compressing innovation to 70 hours, and why relevance has a short shelf life.
news · 5 Jun 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
Know Your Customer or Lose Them to Someone Who Does: The Sharpest Lessons From World Retail Congress 2026
Zalando's AI engine, Primark x Unhidden, and Fressnapf's 2030 ambition: the sharpest customer-first lessons from World Retail Congress 2026 in Berlin.
podcast · 2 Jun 2026 · Trade press
The Future of Retail in Asia: AI, GLP-1 & Consumer Trends with Isabelle Allen (KPMG)
Why is Asia becoming the world's most influential retail innovation hub? In this NRF APAC 2026 Day 1 keynote conversation, Jill Dvorak, Senior Vice President at the National Retail Federation, speaks with Isabelle Allen, Global Head of Consumer, Retail & Leisure at KPMG. T…
news · 1 Jun 2026 · Trade press
Zalando's Co-Founder Says Retail Is at an Inflection Point. Here Is What Comes Next.
David Schneider opened the World Retail Congress 2026 with a candid read of where retail goes next - and the practical playbook that got Zalando here.
podcast · 29 May 2026 · Trade press
UK Retail Shake-Up: Ocado, Lidl, M&S Safety & Brand Collabs and a big thank you to COACH UK
In this episode of Five Things Friday UK, Alex and Simone discuss major shifts across UK and European retail. Topics include Ocado’s growing role as a grocery technology platform, Lidl overtaking Morrisons, M&S’s staff safety initiative with WalkSafe, and the role of store…
news · 27 May 2026 · Trade press
Speed Is the New Scale: What IKEA, Estée Lauder, and Tendam Said About Surviving to 2030
At the World Retail Congress, leaders from IKEA, Estée Lauder, and Tendam agreed: by 2030, the winners will not be the biggest retailers but the fastest, most consumer-obsessed, and most willing to rebuild their operating models from the ground up.
news · 26 May 2026 · Trade press
Adidas, Lululemon and Ulta Beauty Rewrite Customer Loyalty
At a Deloitte retail leadership panel, executives from Adidas, Lululemon and Ulta Beauty explained how community, localisation and data are replacing points-based loyalty as the new competitive advantage in retail.
news · 21 May 2026 · Trade press
The Retailers Winning With AI Are Not the Ones You Think
Tesco, REWE, Zalando and Walmart are pulling ahead not because of AI, but because customer insight is the operating system they let AI scale.
news · 18 May 2026 · Trade press
UNIQLO's Clare Waight Keller on Fabric, Fit and the Future of Fashion
UNIQLO Creative Director Clare Waight Keller on her path from Birmingham to Tokyo, fabric innovation with Japanese mills and a XXS to XXXL inclusive fit philosophy driving the retailer's global momentum.
news · 18 May 2026 · Trade press
Strait of Hormuz Oil Shock and AI Boom Reshape Global Retail
Deloitte economist Dr Kalish set out how Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, rising inflation and an AI-fuelled investment surge are reshaping the global economic backdrop for retail.
podcast · 14 May 2026 · Trade press
AI, Private Label Retail & Consumer Trends in APAC
Private label retail in APAC is entering a major growth phase — and AI may accelerate the shift dramatically. This episode explores: Retailer-owned brands and consumer adoption AI-powered product recommendations Beauty retail competition in Australia Mecca vs Sephora The growi…
news · 13 May 2026 · Trade press
Retail Growth 2026: Why CEOs Are Fighting Harder Than Ever for Every Sale
At World Retail Congress 2026 in Berlin, AlixPartners, Pepco, Ahold Delhaize and Direct Group leaders set out the new playbook for volume-led growth, AI-driven simplification and sharper customer relevance.
podcast · 8 May 2026 · Trade press
Why Retail Is Splitting in Two | Ted Baker, AI Commerce, Anthropologie & Coal Drops Yard
Retail isn’t dying — it’s polarising. In this week’s episode of Five Things Friday, we unpack the biggest shifts shaping retail right now, from shrinking UK retail square footage to the rise of AI-powered shopping agents. We discuss: Why mid-market retail is under pressure Ted…
podcast · 27 Apr 2026 · Trade press
From LVMH to Walmart: The Retail Shifts Leaders Need to Watch World Retail Signals
Retail is changing fast and this episode of World Retail Signals captures the key shifts leaders need to watch right now. In this Berlin edition, Ian McGarrigle, Chairman of World Retail Congress, and Niamh Stone, Programme Director at World Retail Congress, join the conversat…
podcast · 17 Apr 2026 · Trade press
AI Is Rewriting Retail: AEO, Zero-Click Commerce & China’s Expansion Strategy
AI is fundamentally changing how consumers search, discover, and buy. In this Asia-Pacific edition of 5 Things Friday, we explore the next wave of retail transformation: * The rise of Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO) and how AI search is replacing traditional SEO * Why zero-cl…
podcast · 10 Apr 2026 · Operator voice
Amazon’s New Surcharge, Re-Commerce Growth & The Retail Energy Shock | Five Things Friday APAC
In this episode of Five Things Friday APAC Edition, Ryf Quail, Managing Director of NRF APAC, is joined by Ngai Yuen Low, Managing Director of AEON360, for a sharp discussion on the retail issues shaping the region right now. They unpack Amazon’s planned 3.5% fuel and logistic…
podcast · 3 Apr 2026 · Trade press
5 Things Friday APAC: Oil Shock, Supply Chains & Why Big Brands Are Suddenly at Risk
This week’s Five Things Friday breaks down a growing global retail crisis—and why it’s much bigger than consumer confidence. We unpack how geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are triggering a ripple effect across Asia Pacific retail, impacting everything from energy costs…
podcast · 1 Apr 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
US Retail Hit $1 Trillion in One Holiday Season — What's Next? | ITAB Group Podcast Ep.1
US retail just crossed $1 trillion in a single holiday season. First time in history. In Episode 1 of the ITAB Group Podcast, recorded LIVE at EuroShop 2026 from the ITAB Group stand, Alex Rezvan sits down with Jill Dvorak — SVP Content at the National Retail Federation (NRF) …
podcast · 20 Mar 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
UK Retail in 5 Minutes: Amazon Rival, Alexa Upgrade, Tesco Pay Rise, Greggs & The Perfume Shop
is week’s 5 Things Friday is a fast, solo rundown of the biggest stories shaping UK retail right now. With a lot happening across the market, this episode covers five standout updates: JD.com launching Joybuy in the UK, Amazon facing fresh competition, Alexa+ and Amazon’s next…
podcast · 13 Mar 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
5 Things Friday USA: ChatGPT Commerce Pause, Off-Price Retail Boom, Primark Expansion & Uniqlo Strategy
Welcome to Five Things Friday – USA Edition. Each week we break down the most important signals shaping retail in the United States in under 15 minutes. This week Jill Dvorak joins the conversation to unpack major shifts across AI commerce, value retail expansion, festival mar…
podcast · 10 Mar 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
Retail Strategy Is Changing Fast: What Footfall, Sales Data & Experience Reveal
How is data reshaping retail strategy? In this episode of The Retail Podcast, Alex sits down with Mark Bruce, a data and insights leader with experience spanning the shop floor, landlord-side retail operations, and portfolio analytics, to unpack what the data is really saying …
podcast · 3 Mar 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
How Accessibility Impacts Bounce Rate, Basket Value, and Brand Trust
Retailers talk about UX. They talk about conversion. But too many still ship digital experiences that a huge part of the population simply can’t use. In this episode of the Wonderful Retail Podcast, Marion Ranvier (Executive Director, @Contentsquare Foundation) explains why di…
podcast · 27 Feb 2026 · Trade press
Lidl’s Trolley Handbag, Greggs’ Wellness Pivot & eBay Buying Depop | 5 Things Friday
Live from EuroShop in Germany on the ITAB stand, Alex is joined by co-host Simone for 5 Things Friday — unpacking the week’s most culturally relevant retail + brand moves.In this episode:Lidl’s London Fashion Week moment: a mini shopping-trolley handbag collab that stops peopl…
podcast · 6 Feb 2026 · Trade press
Super Bowl Ads, Retail Momentum & Brand Storytelling | Five Things Friday (US Edition)
This week on Five Things Friday (US Edition), we unpack the momentum shaping US retail and brand marketing right now—starting with strong sentiment coming out of NRF and rolling straight into the biggest advertising moment of the year: the Super Bowl. After a positive “Big Sho…
podcast · 6 Feb 2026 · Trade press
IKEA vs. Puma: How APAC Giants are Solving the Retail Supply Chain Crisis
Retail in APAC is hitting a breaking point where "freshness" is no longer a luxury it's a survival requirement. Ryf Quail and Yuen Low break down why traditional 6-month order cycles are killing brands and how AI agents are fundamentally changing how consumers discover product…
podcast · 3 Feb 2026 · Operator voice
Why "Local" is a Business Model, Not a Marketing Slogan | BM
How does a regional retailer scale to 86 stores in 7 years? We go on-site at BM’s La Finca flagship in Madrid with Regional Director José to uncover the "Anti-Commodity" playbook that is redefining grocery retail in Spain.In this episode, we explore:The 4 Pillars of BM: Why Fr…
podcast · 23 Jan 2026 · Trade press
UK retail is entering a defining phase. Five Thing Friday UK
In this episode of Five Things Friday UK, Alex and Simon break down what the rescue of Russell & Bromley by Next really signals for the British high street, why consolidation is accelerating, and what it means for heritage brands. They also explore: Why the UK may be headi…
podcast · 16 Jan 2026 · Vendor
Retail, AI Reality & Gen Z Trends for 2026 | Five Things Friday UK
Host Alex is joined by Simone Oloman, Co-Founder & CEO of Need It For Tonight (NIFT) — often described as Deliveroo for quality fashion — for an honest discussion on what retailers are really prioritising right now. In this episode, we cover: Why Middle East retail (Abu Dh…
podcast · 12 Dec 2025 · Trade press
Live Shopping, Ralph Lauren & NRF: The Real Retail Signals This Week
It’s almost Christmas and this week’s Five Things cuts straight through the noise. Alex and Simon break down what really happened this Black Friday, why the numbers matter less than the format shift, and what live shopping and brand activations tell us about where retail is he…
podcast · 4 Dec 2025 · Trade press
Singles’ Day, Black Friday & Quick Commerce: APAC Retail’s New Peak Season
Black Friday isn’t a day anymore. Singles’ Day now stretches across weeks. Quick commerce promises groceries in 15–30 minutes. In this APAC edition of Five Things Friday, co‑hosts Ngai Yuen Low & Ryf Quail break down how peak season is changing across China, Southeast Asia…