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Michael Baker

Michael Baker is a Thailand-based retail consultant and former head of research at the International Council of Shopping Centers.

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Aeon Mall
Shopping centres & malls IR Pro

Aeon Mall hits the right note in Japan and Vietnam, but China is still problematic

Michael Baker
Shopping centres & malls IR Pro

In Bangkok, malls are delivering culture to a mass audience

Michael Baker
A man standing at the cash register in a Costco store in front of a sign about memberships.
Supermarkets IR Pro

Costco reports Q1 sales growth, highlights membership and e-commerce strength

Michael Baker
A neon sign in a cannabis retail store in Thailand
Regulatory IR Pro

Cannabis in Thailand: Government wants to get toothpaste back in the tube

Michael Baker
A Christmas tree display in front of a Thai shopping mall
Shopping centres & malls IR Pro

Why Christmas decorations drive retail success in Southeast Asian malls

Michael Baker
Top Stories IR Pro

Retail 2025: Eight trends reshaping Asian markets

Michael Baker
Two female employees are shown cutting up fresh fruit in a Big C hypermarket in Thailand.
Supermarkets

Thai hypermarket Big C boosts profits with fresh food focus

Michael Baker
Bottles of toning water from Japanese homewares brand Muji against a blue background
Strategy IR Pro

Why Muji’s global growth plan is all about product and store expansion

Michael Baker
Shopping centres & malls IR Pro

Vietnam malls: Was Vincom’s saturation strategy the right move?

Michael Baker
Shopping centres & malls IR Pro

Why Filipino mall giant SM Prime remains committed to regional expansion

Michael Baker
Strategy IR Pro

Independent retail sector: Is there still a pulse?

Michael Baker
Strategy IR Pro

Hot property: What’s driving Aeon Mall’s record-high results

Michael Baker
Financial IR Pro

‘Encouraging signs’: Unpacking China’s latest retail sales

Michael Baker
Store design IR Pro

Marimekko, Moleskine, Lojel: Three new concept stores open in Thailand

Michael Baker
Strategy IR Pro

Analysis: Asian coffee markets are keeping executives up at night

Michael Baker
Financial IR Pro

Retail sales are slowing in Japan, but these categories are driving growth

Michael Baker
Strategy IR Pro

Why rents are still rising in Singapore’s top malls, even when sales are not

Michael Baker
Moshi Moshi store front.
Strategy IR Pro

Why new product development is at the core of Moshi Moshi’s success

Michael Baker
Openings & closings IR Pro

How Muji’s latest store openings in Thailand stack up

Michael Baker
Electronics & appliances IR Pro

PCs and smartphones: Is the slump finally over?

Michael Baker
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