13+ hour, 17+ min ago   (252+ words) Rainbow opened its upgraded Shahe sp@ce supermarket in Shenzhen on September 8, deploying more than 17,000 connected IoT devices across the trading floor. The project turns a 17-year-old site in Nanshan District into Rainbow’s first operational store digital twin, linking physical…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (383+ words) Tripo AI has raised 3 billion yuan across combined Series B and Series B+ funding rounds this financial year to scale its generative 3D foundation models and commercial toolsets. This capital injection gives the company one of the largest war chests among…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (556+ words) Korean retailers are exploring various strategies, from physical flagships to high-tech AI integration, amidst evolving market dynamics. Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin met senior United States officials in Washington on Thursday, expanding the Korean retail group’s role in a US-led…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (436+ words) Hong Kong's F&B market shows mixed signals with new openings and closures, but large chains are expanding. Informa Markets opened the 2026 edition of Restaurant, Bar & Café Hong Kong on September 1. More than 400 commercial brands across 11 countries and regions are…...

6+ day, 36+ min ago   (229+ words) Retail innovation in Australia often focuses on enhancing e-commerce experiences and addressing consumer pain points. By replacing traditional model imagery across every product gallery, the platform allows shoppers to see garments on their real body sizes across participating stores running…...

6+ day, 37+ min ago   (330+ words) Retailers are increasingly adopting AI, but face growing scrutiny over data handling and public perception, particularly in Australia. Community advocacy group GetUp targeted hundreds of Coles stores across Australia with spoof digital billboards, challenging the supermarket operator over its enterprise…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (392+ words) Retail News Asia newsroom analysis Retail and tech companies are increasingly investing in and expanding across Indonesia and Singapore, often with direct physical presence or significant capital commitments. Bidgely will present its energy artificial intelligence solutions alongside regional energy leaders…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (448+ words) Retail News Asia newsroom analysis The retail industry is seeing diverse strategies for growth, from AI integration to physical expansion. NIQ and Similarweb are collaborating on an Agentic Commerce Measurement solution to help brands, retailers and technology platforms track purchases…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (545+ words) Retail News Asia newsroom analysis Foreign investment and market strategies in China's rapidly evolving tech and retail landscape. Foreign investors and tech executives are paying up to US$15,000 each to tour Chinese manufacturing plants. The visits cover robotics, electric vehicle…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (423+ words) Retail News Asia newsroom analysis Retailers in Australia are actively seeking operational efficiencies and tech integrations to combat high costs and enhance customer experience. Retail technology provider SOLUM has expanded its electronic shelf label network across Australia. The deployment covers…...