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6 days ago
Philippine malls lure shoppers with complete holiday experience
Philippine malls lure shoppers with complete holiday experience
Customers are expected to visit after office hours and stay late into the evenings.
2 days ago
Nearly 1 in 5 holiday e-commerce transactions in HK flagged for fraud
Nearly 1 in 5 holiday e-commerce transactions in HK flagged for fraud
65% of consumers plan to make over half of their holiday purchases online.
Vietnamese consumers increase spending activities
Vietnamese consumers increase spending activities
Inbound tourist spending on luxury retail in Vietnam has grown by 168% since 2019.
Multifunctional cosmetics demand boosts sunscreen use in APAC
Multifunctional cosmetics demand boosts sunscreen use in APAC
It is driven by younger generations, who are more attuned to the risks of sun exposure
Singapore's retail sector faces increased cyber threats this holiday season
Singapore's retail sector faces increased cyber threats this holiday season
The majority of breaches were caused by system intrusions and social engineering.
Gen MZ drives South Korea’s second-hand luxury boom
Gen MZ drives South Korea’s second-hand luxury boom
This shift is driven primarily by younger generations.
Walmart partners with Meituan to boost e-commerce in China
Walmart partners with Meituan to boost e-commerce in China
Meituan will provide delivery services for Walmart products.
Mars sets 2030 target for fully segregated cocoa in products
Mars sets 2030 target for fully segregated cocoa in products
It will only use cocoa from farms in the program or certified by approved bodies.
FairPrice Group extends discount schemes through 2025
FairPrice Group extends discount schemes through 2025
A key initiative is the continuation of the discount scheme for CHAS Orange cardholders.
Diamond industry heading towards turning point: McKinsey
Diamond industry heading towards turning point: McKinsey
The younger consumer base will lean towards an ethically sourced diamond.
Over 80% of Chinese consumers now consider wellness a top priority
Over 80% of Chinese consumers now consider wellness a top priority
85% said they purchased more in the healthy-aging category.
Competition for ultra-fast food delivery in India fiercer as demand grows
Competition for ultra-fast food delivery in India fiercer as demand grows
However, challenges include maintaining food quality during expedited deliveries.
ASEAN-6's e-commerce export revenue to reach US$30.4b by 2028
ASEAN-6's e-commerce export revenue to reach US$30.4b by 2028
However, 90% of MSMEs lack understanding of foreign export regulations.
PH advisory on holiday sales seen as ‘advantageous’ to retailers
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PH advisory on holiday sales seen as ‘advantageous’ to retailers
Customers linger longer in malls to avoid traffic.
IKEA’s expansion to New Zealand on track for 2025 opening
IKEA’s expansion to New Zealand on track for 2025 opening
It will be IKEA’s first new market since 2020 when it opened in Slovenia.
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Philippine malls lure shoppers with complete holiday experience
Customers are expected to visit after office hours and stay late into the evenings.
2 days ago
Urban Revivo opens biggest branch in Bangkok
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3 days ago
Samsonite harnesses data to boost sales
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The US luggage maker is boosting its online channel to drive revenue across Southeast Asia.
6 days ago
Hyper-personalised shopping rules in Southeast Asia
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Data and analytics allow brands to optimise customer experience both online and in-store.
Stores
SSI Group boosts investment in unified retail
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The company, which sells brands like Hermes and Cartier, is refining its omnichannel space.
Asia-Pacific retailers tap subscribers to drive growth
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Subscription services are a constant source of revenue during a downturn.
Chinese fine dining finds its next course in Singapore
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The city-state’s high spending power and big Chinese commune make it an ideal entry point.
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