The Retail Trends Reshaping APAC: Pomelo, Temu, Miniso & More

This episode of Five Things Friday explores major retail developments across APAC and global markets. Ruth Kewell and Alex discuss Pomelo's mobile-first retail model in Southeast Asia, the worsening retail conditions in Australia, and the international expansion of Chinese retail brands including Miniso, Urban Revivo, Temu and Shein.The conversation highlights how mobile commerce, changing consumer behaviour, Gen Z purchasing habits, and global competition are reshaping retail strategies worldwide.00:00 Introduction & Five Things Friday00:00:36 Pomelo: The Mobile-First Retail Pioneer00:01:42 How Pomelo Built Stores Around Ecommerce00:02:24 The "Tap, Try, Buy" Retail Model00:03:48 Australian Retail Under Pressure00:04:35 Shareholder Pressure and Retail Performance00:05:23 Retail Debt, Restructuring and Survival00:05:45 Temu and Shein Face Regulatory Challenges00:06:33 Miniso's Global Expansion Strategy00:07:20 Gen Z's Growing Influence on Retail00:07:48 Urban Revivo Expands Into Western Markets00:08:32 Closing Thoughts