Retail
Trump’s tariffs likely to drive up food prices for U.S. consumers, analysts warn
President Donald Trump’s proposed blanket tariffs, set to take effect August 1, are reviving concerns about inflation—but with a more everyday twist. The...
McDonald’s isn’t the cheap option anymore. Can it be again?
McDonald’s didn’t just build a fast-food empire on burgers and fries—it built it on the idea of predictable value. For decades, the Golden...
Singapore retail sales growth driven by vehicle demand
Singapore’s retail sales rose by 1.4% year-on-year in May 2025, continuing a fragile recovery trend in domestic consumption. While this marks the second...
How luxury lost its edge—and the moves that could win customers back
Luxury used to command reverence. It was slow, scarce, and wrapped in ritual. Today, it’s everywhere—scrollable, hashtagged, and often indistinguishable from its knockoff...
At what point did landlords become the gatekeepers of our communal future?
While Gulf states pour billions into revitalizing retail districts with climate-controlled markets and community-first zoning, Singapore’s street-level food culture faces a quieter erosion....
Why inflation changes what—and how—people buy
Inflation doesn’t just raise prices. It rewires consumer logic, alters trust in value delivery, and exposes the fragility—or durability—of business models. While UK...
The real reason dollar stores are so cheap
In the sprawling landscape of global retail, dollar stores have come to symbolize accessibility, thrift, and convenience. But behind their irresistible prices lies...
Starbucks barista cup writing policy backfires as forced personalization
A cheerful “Yum!” scribbled in marker. A “You got this!” on your flat white. What’s not to like? In isolation, these messages feel...
Starbucks turns to local partners as beverage wars escalate
For decades, Starbucks enjoyed uncontested dominance as Asia’s symbol of modern café culture. From Shanghai to Jakarta, its green-and-white logo became shorthand for...
Nike slows sales slide in Q1 as turnaround strategy gains early traction
Nike says its sales decline is slowing. On paper, that sounds like progress. But for any operator or product strategist who’s scaled systems...
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