Retail research in Asia

An overview of research in the Retail industry in Asia:

Southeast Asian consumer market set for $5 trillion boom despite headwinds Despite ongoing economic trouble around the world, the Southeast Asian consumer good market could be gearing up to reach $5 trillion in total private consumption by 2035.
09 January 2026
Asia leads new growth opportunities for luxury companies Though growth in the global luxury industry has slowed somewhat this year, the sector still remains resilient, especially in emerging markets like India and China, which are now driving new growth.
17 November 2025
On-demand platforms add over Rp 90 trillion to the Indonesian economy The on-demand service industry in Indonesia has become a vital component of the country’s digital economy, generating employment and improving the everyday lives of millions of Indonesians through it
17 March 2025
Asian nations shine in Kearney's Global Retail Development Index Asia-Pacific nations are stronger than ever in Kearney’s latest global benchmark of retail powerhouses.
29 April 2024
Half of Chinese consumers to spend more on Singles Day 2023 Singles Day, also known as the ‘anti-Valentine’s Day’, is an annual shopping extravaganza in China that falls on 11 November.
10 November 2023
Indonesian skincare market on a steady growth path The skincare sector in Indonesia is projected to expand over the next four years at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 5% due to more easily accessible information on the advantages of skincare
10 November 2023
Market size of global halal industry to reach $7.7 trillion by 2025 Southeast Asia’s halal industry is booming according to a new study by management consulting firm YCP Solidiance, and is showing no signs of slowing down.
30 September 2023
China leapfrogs rivals to become world's largest luxury goods market The Chinese market for luxury goods is expected to grow to 25% of the global market by the end of this year.
26 September 2023
Online shoppers want more information around sustainability Greenwashing and stubbornly high prices for sustainable products are concerns in Europe and Asia, as countries around the world try to meet sustainability goals.
27 July 2023
Local apparel and fashion brands in China winning market share Chinese apparel and fashion brands are becoming increasingly competitive in the domestic market, tapping into the growing preference from consumers for local brands.
09 May 2023
McKinsey: Resellers a key driver of Indonesia’s e-commerce sector Having grown fivefold over the past five years, Indonesia’s e-commerce market is booming.
03 May 2023
China’s Singles Day (anti-Valentine’s Day) to break records yet again China’s Singles Day – dubbed anti-Valentine’s Day by many – is yet again poised to break records this year, with over 8 out of 10 Chinese consumers intending to spend the same or more in 2021 compare
01 November 2021
Pandemic permanently altering consumption habits in China The global pandemic has provoked widespread environmental concern among consumers in China according to a new AlixPartners report, with many to permanently alter their behaviour.
05 May 2021
B2B e-commerce the future of FMCG retail in Indonesia Retailers in Indonesia are rethinking their supply chains, with B2B ecommerce platforms taking preference over traditional distribution models. A new L.E.K.
14 April 2021
Singapore consumers confused and distrustful of sustainability claims Accenture and the WWF have teamed up in Singapore to survey consumers on sustainable products, finding that confusion around inconsistent eco-branding is inhibiting uptake.
22 March 2021
Covid-19 a catalyst for growth in Indonesia's e-grocery market Currently valued at around $1 billion, Indonesia’s e-grocery market could jump to $6 billion by 2025 – spurred on by Covid-19 and its repercussions. A new strategic L.E.K.
18 February 2021
8 charts on how Covid-19 is changing Indonesian consumers The Covid-19 crisis is significantly changing purchasing behaviours and decisions of consumers in Indonesia.
14 December 2020
Six future-proofing strategies for retailers by Bain & Company As Asia-Pacific’s (APAC) online retail market booms, Bain & Company has laid down six future-proofing strategies for retailers to make the most of future market conditions.
25 November 2020
China's Singles Day will be larger than ever, despite Covid-19 Covid-19 is hitting retail sales all over the world, although the world’s largest annual sales event – China’s Singles Day – appears on track for a spending spree.
04 November 2020
Modern retail channels are gaining ground in Myanmar Eight years after the economy was liberalised, consumerism appears to have taken hold among Myanmar’s population – spelling riches for the country’s budding modern retail sector.
27 October 2020
The downside of Covid-19's ecommerce boom: longer delivery times Ecommerce delivery times jumped by nearly 120% in some Southeast Asian markets this year, as a direct result of the boom in volumes since the start of the Covid-19 crisis.
20 October 2020
Bain and Facebook see hugely accelerated online shopping trend Last year, Bain & Company and Facebook expected Southeast Asia to have 310 million people shopping online by 2025. Now, thanks to Covid-19, that milestone will be achieved by the end of this year.
31 August 2020
Bain and Facebook on online shopping in Southeast Asia A promising outlook for online commerce in Southeast Asia has been made ever more promising by the Covid-19 crisis, according to new analysis by Facebook and Bain & Company.
22 June 2020
Coronavirus prompts dietary changes among Chinese consumers Only one in every five Chinese consumers have maintained their ordinary diets during the coronavirus outbreak according to a new survey from global consultancy Oliver Wyman.
10 March 2020
Insurgent FMCG brands on the rise in China at expense of incumbents Fast moving consumer goods brands globally face increased competition as domestic incumbents pick up steam.
26 March 2019
Sales of $4 trillion in emerging markets to be influenced by digital According to a new study by The Boston Consulting Group, rapid digital growth in emerging markets is set to push the tally for digitally-influenced purchases toward the $4 trillion mark in these regi
27 September 2018
Oyster sauce in and MSG out in Bain's latest China consumer goods survey Premium goods and a healthier mindset are amplifying a two-speed growth trajectory in the Chinese fast-moving consumer goods market according to the latest local industry survey from Bain & Company,
30 July 2018
Shifts in Chinese skincare trends force changes in market strategy Beauty products are seeing growth in demand across China on the back of a growing middle class.
10 May 2018
McKinsey examines a Vietnamese supermarket sector set to explode As the Vietnamese economy continues its upward momentum, punctuated by a growing middle class and increasing urbanisation, the strategy and management firm McKinsey & Company has asked the question:
19 April 2018
Consumers in China lead the global trade-up trend for packaged goods Since 2015, consumer sentiment has improved: over the past two years, consumers have increasingly felt better about their finances, making them more likely to ‘trade up’ to upscale consumer packaged
16 April 2018
Chinese consumers increasingly turn to mobile for their shopping China continues to see the number of online sales grow, amounting to almost 15% of the total share of revenues in 2015.
13 March 2018
Rising incomes are shaping new consumer trends in Thailand As incomes in Thailand steadily rise so too does the demand for consumer goods, with an evolved ecommerce ecosystem and increased spending on indulgences two of several notable trends.
26 February 2018

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