Asia Pacific Retail's Big Show 2025: 30 Innovators Set to Transform Region's $1.4 Trillion Market
The Asia Pacific edition of Retail's Big Show is set to take Singapore by storm from June 3 to 5, 2025. This event, a highlight in the retail calendar, will feature the 'APAC Innovators Showcase 2025', showcasing 30 hand-picked innovators. Key retail brands like Love, Bonito, Authentic Brands Group, and more will participate, highlighting the region's retail prowess.
The Asia Pacific region, home to 1.4 billion mobile-first and AI-savvy shoppers, already drives over half of point-of-sale transactions. Chinese manufacturers are innovating by turning factories into direct-to-consumer marketing channels, bypassing traditional retail routes. By 2029, QR code spend in the region is expected to triple.
Among the innovators at the showcase, ChatLabs transforms brand websites into personalized, scrollable TikTok-style feeds. MineSec enables mobile phones to act as tap-to-pay terminals, while Alice AI uses voice notes for post-purchase customer insights. These innovations cater to the region's 55% of the world's shoppers.
Western consumers, particularly Gen Z, are increasingly interested in product origin and pricing transparency. Meanwhile, 80% of U.S. tech and apparel brands are planning to reduce production in China due to tariff fluctuations. AI-native shopping platforms like ChatGPT X Shopify and Perplexity AI X PayPal could disrupt traditional retail, emphasizing the need for brands to maintain a comprehensive customer view.
Governments in the Asia Pacific region are embracing circular economy principles, which could unlock $340 billion in GDP, create 15 million new jobs, and reduce carbon emissions by 1.7 gigatons.
The Asia Pacific Innovators Showcase at Retail's Big Show Asia Pacific 2025 promises to be a game-changer, showcasing innovative tools for retailers to serve the region's vast and tech-savvy shopper base. As the retail landscape evolves, driven by consumer demands and government policies, this event is set to inspire and equip retailers for the future.
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