NRF APAC 2025 Day 1: AI in Retail, FairPrice Store of the Future & Global Insights

Day 1 at NRF APAC 2025 and we’re off with a bang.

I had the chance to walk the floor with Ryf Quail—Managing Director of the show and my co-host on Five Things Friday. Fresh from ribbon-cutting duties, Ryf talked about the emotional high of seeing the industry come alive again.

The show floor is packed.
FairPrice's Store of the Future is a must-see.
And the Innovators Showcase? 25 handpicked tech companies proving how AI is transforming everything—from supply chains to customer loyalty.

We even got a sneak peek into the Ai-Media Penang event coming in 2026 with Michael Lamb.

A special shout-out to Seth Webb, EVP at Tusk Strategies (Woodstock, Vermont), who curated the Innovators Showcase with insights from VCs, accelerators, and global operators. He’s also behind iMedia Summits & Events across AU, NZ & SEA. Great to see him shaping what’s next in retail tech.

It’s fast, it’s energetic, and it’s only Day 1.

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