Tag: retail

People before platforms here's why brands need to prepare for AI agents before customers do
People before platforms: here's why brands need to prepare for AI agents before customers do
Manila, Philippines – As brands race to bolt AI capabilities onto their marketing stacks, a more disruptive shift is quietly taking shape at the other end of the transaction: customers may soon delegate their shopping, bookings, and brand interactions to AI agents acting entirely on their behalf. This...
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Netskope Threat Labs Retail Report 2026 Sensitive data dominates AI policy violations in retail
Regulated data drives more than half of AI policy violations in retail, research finds
Singapore – Regulated data, including personal, financial and payment information, accounts for 56% of AI-related data policy violations observed across the global retail sector, according to new research from Netskope. Source code makes up a further 20% of violations, while passwords and API keys...
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AS Watson expands technology partner programme to accelerate AI-driven retail transformation
AS Watson expands technology partner programme to accelerate AI-driven retail transformation
According to AS Watson, the programme reflects its continued investment in technology, data and AI, with priorities including enterprise productivity, personalised customer experiences, cybersecurity and digital commerce.
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'Retail & E-Commerce Innovation Summit' returns for its 2nd edition in the Philippines — initial speaker lineup revealed
'Retail & E-Commerce Innovation Summit' returns for its 2nd edition in the Philippines — initial speaker lineup revealed
This year's summit marks the second instalment of the Retail & E-Commerce Marketing & Tech Summit series in the Philippines.
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Big C launches AI shopping assistant on AWS to support conversational retail experiences in Thailand
Big C launches AI shopping assistant on AWS to support conversational retail experiences in Thailand
Big C, which operates around 1,750 stores across Thailand, said the assistant is designed to help customers find products more efficiently across categories including groceries, fresh food and household goods.
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AWS introduces agentic shopping assistant to help retailers build conversational AI experiences
AWS introduces agentic shopping assistant to help retailers build conversational AI experiences
The company said the service includes architecture guidance, starter code, and support from AWS experts and system integrator partners, enabling retailers to deploy conversational shopping experiences within weeks instead of years.
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EnterpriseSG and IMDA launch updated digital roadmap for Singapore SME retailers
EnterpriseSG and IMDA launch updated digital roadmap for Singapore SME retailers
The agencies said the refreshed plan comes as Singapore’s retail sector faces increasing operational costs, manpower shortages, and heightened competition from global e-commerce players.
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Etaily named exclusive digital commerce partner for GMG brands in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia
Etaily named exclusive digital commerce partner for GMG brands in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia
Under the partnership, Etaily will oversee online operations for GMG’s portfolio of athletic and lifestyle brands, including Vans, Columbia, Timberland, and The North Face.
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Airwallex launches unified POS payments platform across multiple global markets 
Airwallex launches unified POS payments platform across multiple global markets 
Singapore – Airwallex has introduced a new point-of-sale (POS) payments solution designed to address existing challenges across the retail industry by integrating in-store transactions into its existing global financial platform.  The system is currently available in Singapore, Hong Kong, the...
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AEON360, Google Cloud collaborate on AI ecosystem to enhance retail experiences in Southeast Asia
AEON360, Google Cloud collaborate on AI ecosystem to enhance retail experiences in Southeast Asia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – AEON360 has entered into a multi-year collaboration with Google Cloud to develop an AI-led commerce ecosystem aimed at streamlining retail, financial, and lifestyle services across Southeast Asia.  The initiative forms part of AEON360’s wider strategy to build a connected,...
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