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Online shopping to ‘completely’ change brick-and-mortar shopping by 2030: report
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Flagship stores will likely serve more like ‘car showrooms.’
Online shopping to ‘completely’ change brick-and-mortar shopping by 2030: report
Flagship stores will likely serve more like ‘car showrooms.’
‘Stunted’ disposable income growth to drag HK, China consumer spending
![‘Stunted’ disposable income growth to drag HK, China consumer spending]()
Disposable income in the market is expected to average 3.3% in 2022.
7 hours ago
International borders reopening to boost HK’s luxury market
![International borders reopening to boost HK’s luxury market]()
Hong Kong is home to a large number of global luxury retailers.
7 hours ago
Red Ribbon PH opens 38th bakeshop in the US
![Red Ribbon PH opens 38th bakeshop in the US]()
It is its fourth location in San Diego.
4 days ago
Malaysia’s foodservice profit to see nearly 9% growth through 2026
![Malaysia’s foodservice profit to see nearly 9% growth through 2026]()
It is expected to reach $23.5b in 2026.
5 days ago
Central Retail’s membership store Tops CLUB opens door
![Central Retail’s membership store Tops CLUB opens door]()
It offers imported products from exclusive brands across the globe.
6 days ago
Alternative e-commerce gains traction led by business messaging
![Alternative e-commerce gains traction led by business messaging]()
They accounted for around 25% of online spending in Thailand and the Philippines.
Central Retail launches Tops Vita
![Central Retail launches Tops Vita]()
It is considered Thailand’s first O2O vitamins retail.
Jollibee's 85th North American location opens in Philadelphia
![Jollibee's 85th North American location opens in Philadelphia]()
It is Jollibee's first store in Pennsylvania.
Offline shopping plays key role at purchase stage: report
![Offline shopping plays key role at purchase stage: report]()
Around 41% of the spending was done offline.
‘Indulgent’ food segment at ‘high risk’ to inflation: GlobalData
![‘Indulgent’ food segment at ‘high risk’ to inflation: GlobalData]()
The segment will only grow by 2.2% in volume annually from 2021 to 2024.
Weekly News Wrap: China pledges growth support on spending; Amazon India to waive 50% fee for new sellers
![Weekly News Wrap: China pledges growth support on spending; Amazon India to waive 50% fee for new sellers]()
And Reliance seeks acquisitions amid plans to expand to consumer business.
SM Supermalls launches Christmas countdown campaign for marginalised communities
![SM Supermalls launches Christmas countdown campaign for marginalised communities]()
A total of 76 malls will be participating in the initiative.
E-Commerce GMV growth in Southeast Asia slows but remains ‘healthy’
![E-Commerce GMV growth in Southeast Asia slows but remains ‘healthy’]()
Online purchase frequency dipped due to the relaxation of COVID restrictions.
Southeast Asia’s digital consumers to reach 370 million by end-2022
![Southeast Asia’s digital consumers to reach 370 million by end-2022]()
It is expected to grow to 402 million by 2027.
Why carbon labelling has not yet materialised amongst food, drink firms
![Why carbon labelling has not yet materialised amongst food, drink firms]()
Inflation and food security concerns have been the main focus this year.
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How can brick-and-mortar stores be less boring? Here’s what experts say
Physical stores must revamp customers’ experiences by pushing “phygital” strategies.
5 days ago
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Click here: APAC brands log in to social media to engage with customers
![Click here: APAC brands log in to social media to engage with customers]()
A Nielsen study found that 56% of APAC marketers consider social media as the most effective channel.
E-commerce
How J&T Express Singapore plugs the hole left by talent shortage
![How J&T Express Singapore plugs the hole left by talent shortage]()
Upskilling and automation help the logistics firm stay afloat.
Here’s why HappyFresh goes all-out on tech and product
![Here’s why HappyFresh goes all-out on tech and product]()
Out of its 400 employees, half are assigned to the technology and products department.
One chat away: Conversational commerce levels the playing field for brands online
![One chat away: Conversational commerce levels the playing field for brands online]()
Leaving consumers with unanswered queries can result in $2m missed revenue per day.
E-commerce
Lazada builds an e-commerce giant from a ‘blank slate’
![Lazada builds an e-commerce giant from a ‘blank slate’]()
It switched from a buy-and-sell business to a marketplace-based model, before finding the right mix in the e-commerce retail model it now uses.
Fashion
Fragrances now wear the ‘lipstick effect’
![Fragrances now wear the ‘lipstick effect’]()
Replacing lip products, scents topped ZALORA’s beauty category both in 2020 and 2021.
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Online shopping to ‘completely’ change brick-and-mortar shopping by 2030: report
![]()
Flagship stores will likely serve more like ‘car showrooms.’
Online shopping to ‘completely’ change brick-and-mortar shopping by 2030: report
Flagship stores will likely serve more like ‘car showrooms.’
‘Stunted’ disposable income growth to drag HK, China consumer spending
![‘Stunted’ disposable income growth to drag HK, China consumer spending]()
Disposable income in the market is expected to average 3.3% in 2022.
7 hours ago
International borders reopening to boost HK’s luxury market
![International borders reopening to boost HK’s luxury market]()
Hong Kong is home to a large number of global luxury retailers.
7 hours ago
Red Ribbon PH opens 38th bakeshop in the US
![Red Ribbon PH opens 38th bakeshop in the US]()
It is its fourth location in San Diego.
4 days ago
Malaysia’s foodservice profit to see nearly 9% growth through 2026
![Malaysia’s foodservice profit to see nearly 9% growth through 2026]()
It is expected to reach $23.5b in 2026.
5 days ago
Central Retail’s membership store Tops CLUB opens door
![Central Retail’s membership store Tops CLUB opens door]()
It offers imported products from exclusive brands across the globe.
6 days ago
Alternative e-commerce gains traction led by business messaging
![Alternative e-commerce gains traction led by business messaging]()
They accounted for around 25% of online spending in Thailand and the Philippines.
Central Retail launches Tops Vita
![Central Retail launches Tops Vita]()
It is considered Thailand’s first O2O vitamins retail.
Jollibee's 85th North American location opens in Philadelphia
![Jollibee's 85th North American location opens in Philadelphia]()
It is Jollibee's first store in Pennsylvania.
Offline shopping plays key role at purchase stage: report
![Offline shopping plays key role at purchase stage: report]()
Around 41% of the spending was done offline.
‘Indulgent’ food segment at ‘high risk’ to inflation: GlobalData
![‘Indulgent’ food segment at ‘high risk’ to inflation: GlobalData]()
The segment will only grow by 2.2% in volume annually from 2021 to 2024.
Weekly News Wrap: China pledges growth support on spending; Amazon India to waive 50% fee for new sellers
![Weekly News Wrap: China pledges growth support on spending; Amazon India to waive 50% fee for new sellers]()
And Reliance seeks acquisitions amid plans to expand to consumer business.
SM Supermalls launches Christmas countdown campaign for marginalised communities
![SM Supermalls launches Christmas countdown campaign for marginalised communities]()
A total of 76 malls will be participating in the initiative.
E-Commerce GMV growth in Southeast Asia slows but remains ‘healthy’
![E-Commerce GMV growth in Southeast Asia slows but remains ‘healthy’]()
Online purchase frequency dipped due to the relaxation of COVID restrictions.
Southeast Asia’s digital consumers to reach 370 million by end-2022
![Southeast Asia’s digital consumers to reach 370 million by end-2022]()
It is expected to grow to 402 million by 2027.
Why carbon labelling has not yet materialised amongst food, drink firms
![Why carbon labelling has not yet materialised amongst food, drink firms]()
Inflation and food security concerns have been the main focus this year.
Partner Content
Partner Content
Highlights
Highlights
Exclusives
How can brick-and-mortar stores be less boring? Here’s what experts say
Physical stores must revamp customers’ experiences by pushing “phygital” strategies.
5 days ago
Stores
Click here: APAC brands log in to social media to engage with customers
![Click here: APAC brands log in to social media to engage with customers]()
A Nielsen study found that 56% of APAC marketers consider social media as the most effective channel.
E-commerce
How J&T Express Singapore plugs the hole left by talent shortage
![How J&T Express Singapore plugs the hole left by talent shortage]()
Upskilling and automation help the logistics firm stay afloat.
Here’s why HappyFresh goes all-out on tech and product
![Here’s why HappyFresh goes all-out on tech and product]()
Out of its 400 employees, half are assigned to the technology and products department.
One chat away: Conversational commerce levels the playing field for brands online
![One chat away: Conversational commerce levels the playing field for brands online]()
Leaving consumers with unanswered queries can result in $2m missed revenue per day.
E-commerce
Lazada builds an e-commerce giant from a ‘blank slate’
![Lazada builds an e-commerce giant from a ‘blank slate’]()
It switched from a buy-and-sell business to a marketplace-based model, before finding the right mix in the e-commerce retail model it now uses.
Fashion
Fragrances now wear the ‘lipstick effect’
![Fragrances now wear the ‘lipstick effect’]()
Replacing lip products, scents topped ZALORA’s beauty category both in 2020 and 2021.
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Harness the power of personalisation and loyalty in a roundtable discussion hosted by Capillary Technologies
![Harness the power of personalisation and loyalty in a roundtable discussion hosted by Capillary Technologies]()
With personalisation as its core, businesses can increase customer engagement and retention.
With personalisation as its core, businesses can increase customer engagement and retention.
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Harness the power of personalisation and loyalty in a roundtable discussion hosted by Capillary Technologies
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With personalisation as its core, businesses can increase customer engagement and retention.
With personalisation as its core, businesses can increase customer engagement and retention.
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