5 Things Friday: WAIC 2026, JD.com's EU Bid & Decathlon's Uber Eats Move

What changes when AI stops being a productivity tool and starts becoming part of the operating system of a business?In this APAC retail briefing, Ryf Quail and the panel examine five developments:• AI-led business transformation at WAIC Shanghai• JD, CECONOMY and EU regulatory scrutiny• Seafolly’s expansion into China• LVMH, Molly Tea and consumer nationalism• Decathlon’s on-demand Uber Eats partnership in AustraliaThe discussion covers AI agents, marketing transformation, human judgement, Chinese companies expanding overseas, international brands entering China, cultural localisation and the future of rapid retail delivery.Follow the show for weekly retail intelligence from across APAC and the wider global market.