E-commerce
PGMall’s 'ConsuMerchant' model lets shoppers earn up to 3.5% cashback
PGMall’s 'ConsuMerchant' model lets shoppers earn up to 3.5% cashback
The platform’s brand onboarding grew nearly fivefold last year.
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APAC retailers deploy AI to improve loss prevention
Predictive tools shift strategy from reactive shrink control to real-time detection.
5 days ago
The CX illusion: Why retail’s digital investment isn’t delivering
Retailers must rethink the relationship between associate experience and customer experience.
Telehealth platforms shift primary care to virtual-first models
Digital consultations cut waiting times as care shifts online.
Vietnam e-commerce under pressure as discount-led growth loses momentum
Fragmented systems also continue to disrupt customer experience.
The future of agentic commerce in APAC: Why identity will anchor hybrid experiences
When identity is embedded seamlessly, security becomes almost invisible to the customer.
How are Australian retailers responding to ultra‑cheap marketplaces?
Weaker players are being forced to change operating models, or risk further declines.
Rapid quick commerce expansion lifts Alibaba sales amidst net income decline
Net income for the quarter was $2,235m.
Social media and AI drive snack e-commerce growth to $57b
Platforms like TikTok/Douyin drive discovery and sales growth.
China launches new online retail sales indicator
Total online sales now reported higher due to added services.
YCP pushes retailers toward creator marketing
Short-form and niche platforms reshape reach.
Digital access gaps reshape Philippine retail competition
This results in a fragmented digital landscape where consumers interact with brands in very different ways.
Philippine digital commerce expands via social discovery and hyperlocal strategies
Still, physical stores remain important.
Flipkart moves holding company to India ahead of IPO
The move supports the company’s planned stock market listing in India.
Online shopping boom drives 17.7% growth in Singapore’s ecommerce
Livestream shopping on TikTok, Shopee, Lazada, and Facebook is gaining popularity.
JD.com retail drives growth through offline expansion and services
JD Retail posted fourth-quarter operating income of $1.4b.
Shopee powers Sea Limited to $1.6b full-year net income
The group reported net income of $410.9m in Q4.
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