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India e-retail shifts toward instant delivery and AI shopping
India e-retail shifts toward instant delivery and AI shopping
Tier 2+ cities and Gen Z accelerate $66b market expansion across its digital retail economy.
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China luxury market sinks 5% as demand evaporates
Luxury beauty products bucked the greater trend.
China’s FMCG market logs 1.3% growth in Q3 on more O2O purchases
Lower-tier cities factored in about 80% in the market expansion in 2025.
China’s luxury market declines 20% in 2024
The rise of Daigou trading remains a concern for luxury brands.
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.
China's luxury market set for mid-single-digit growth in 2024
It witnessed a 12% YoY growth in 2023.
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.
Commentary
APAC retailers need to rethink where fraud prevention begins
How Singapore consumer brands can build strong supply chains amidst rising input costs
The CX illusion: Why retail’s digital investment isn’t delivering
The future of agentic commerce in APAC: Why identity will anchor hybrid experiences