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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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What Walmart’s cautious forecast says about retail in 2025

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Walmart, Starbucks, Nike: Making sense of China’s latest retail sales numbers

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In Bangkok, malls are delivering culture to a mass audience

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

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Why Christmas decorations drive retail success in Southeast Asian malls

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

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

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

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

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PCs and smartphones: Is the slump finally over?

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Why Costco isn’t worried about cannibalisation of sales

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Can innovation help Nike maintain its market dominance?

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From drab to trendy, 7-Eleven strives for relevance

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The virtuous circles driving growth at Walmart

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

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

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Appetite for new store openings still strong in Asia: reports

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Lifestyle products and services: How to harness Asia’s silver economy

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