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

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Analysis: Asian coffee markets are keeping executives up at night

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

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

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Strategy IR Pro

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

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Openings & closings IR Pro

How Muji’s latest store openings in Thailand stack up

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Electronics & appliances IR Pro

PCs and smartphones: Is the slump finally over?

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Sustainability IR Pro

Retailers beware, the Lululemon greenwashing lawsuit could be just the start

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Shopping centres & malls IR Pro

Aeon Mall: Falling costs in Japan and rising sales abroad

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Health & beauty IR Pro

Keeping up appearances in Thailand’s booming beauty market

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Supermarkets IR Pro

Why Costco isn’t worried about cannibalisation of sales

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Sports & adventure IR Pro

Can innovation help Nike maintain its market dominance?

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Strategy IR Pro

From drab to trendy, 7-Eleven strives for relevance

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Shopping centres & malls IR Pro

Inside Central Chidlom’s luxury makeover in Bangkok

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Hardware IR Pro

Why Thailand’s HomePro is growing despite the stumbling economy

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Shopping centres & malls IR Pro

Why it’s good to be a mall operator in the Philippines right now

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Financial IR Pro

The virtuous circles driving growth at Walmart

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Marketing IR Pro

Will Thai retailers benefit from ‘The White Lotus’ effect?

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Financial IR Pro

After another strong quarter, is it time for Moshi Moshi to enter new markets?

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Strategy IR Pro

Uniqlo’s US expansion: Has the parent learned its lessons?

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