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Asia-Pacific's retail sector continues its post-pandemic recovery

The rise of e-commerce helped Asia-Pacific retail rebound.

How can consumer goods companies adapt to the third wave of digitisation?

Only one of two leading firms achieves 80% of their digital transformation project targets.

GenAI’s impact on retail unfolding faster than expected

Retailers now leverage GenAI for a competitive edge in communications, marketing, and operations.

Chinese consumers buy luxury items abroad due to pricing gaps

Domestic luxury spending is seen to decline to 70% from 90% during the pandemic.

China’s luxury market up 12% YoY in 2023

However, it has not yet fully recovered to 2021 levels.

FMCG spending up 6.1% YoY in 2023

This is mainly driven by inflation.

E-commerce leads China’s FMCG market with 4% YoY in Q3

Smaller formats such as super/mini and grocery stores are also gaining traction.

China’s FMCG sector sees ‘soft recovery’: report 

The sector saw a 1% growth in the first nine months of 2023.

Around 3 in 4 shoppers planning to cautiously spend on Singles Day

Consumers are becoming more value-conscious for their Singles Day spending.

Southeast Asia e-commerce revenue up 28% YoY to $28b in 2023

The sector was also supported by the rapid growth of new entrants.

How retailers can satisfy customers and ensure a high Net Promoter Score

Bain’s Net Promoter Score measures the likelihood a consumer will recommend a business and company growth.

Who are the leading consumer segment in Southeast Asia?

Bain & Company said businesses should review their ambitions in the region.

Experientality, travel retail regain traction

Watches and jewellery were the top-performing luxury categories globally.

China’s FMCG sustains rebound in Q1: report

Bain & Company reported a value growth of 1.9% in the first quarter of the year. 

Luxury sales in China to rebound to 2021 levels this year

This comes after the luxury market contracted in 2022.