Coupang’s Profit Surge and China’s New Retail Powerhouse: APAC Trends with Ryf Quail & Low Ngai Yuen

Update: 2025-11-21

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Coupang is finally profitable. China’s KKR Group is redefining offline lifestyle retail. APAC’s consumer landscape is shifting fast.

In this Five Things Friday — APAC Edition, Ryf Quail and Low Ngai Yuen unpack:
• Coupang’s record revenue and margin transformation
• Logistics innovations powering same-day delivery
• How Rocket WOW locks in customer loyalty
• China’s KKR Group and its explosive offline store growth
• The rise of Gen Z lifestyle mega-brands
• What global retailers must understand about Asia’s momentum

A essential briefing for leaders in retail, eCommerce, CX, marketplaces, supply chain, and omnichannel strategy.

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