E-commerce

Birkenstock takes over direct distribution in South Korea

It will be via its newly launched online shop. 

Birkenstock takes over direct distribution in South Korea

It will be via its newly launched online shop. 

E-tailers must adapt to more choosy Filipino e-shoppers

‘Green’ practices and livestream sales are the key trends.

Lazada and Taobao launch fashion channel in Singapore and Malaysia

It offers over 6 million products from top Taobao merchants.

Nearly 7 in 10 Filipino travellers prioritise shopping during holiday trips

They are also increasingly opting for contactless payments. 

Shopee Malaysia achieves 8x sales growth for brands during 10.10 Festival

It also saw a six times rise in orders for Shopee Mall brands.

Retail leaders urge swift adaptation to tech disruption

Innovations such as leveraging AI and optimising supply chains were deemed crucial to the future of retail.

Real-time cross-border payments surge 

However, G20 targets remain unmet.

E-commerce and regulations drive paper packaging growth

There is an increasing consumer awareness regarding sustainable packaging.

Malaysian e-commerce market to reach $15.7b in 2028

Alternative payment methods are the most preferred.

Food delivery services innovate payment options to combat rising costs

About 30% of consumers globally prefer digital wallets for food orders.

What’s next in the cola wars?

The focus is now on e-commerce as a key growth channel.

Amazon names new India country manager

He will continue overseeing Amazon’s consumer businesses in the Middle East, South Africa, and Turkey.

How can brands ensure influencer marketing pays off?

About 75% of consumers are more likely to buy a product endorsed by a TikToker or YouTuber.

Shopee and YouTube launch new e-commerce partnership in Southeast Asia

‘YouTube Shopping’ will allow users to purchase products directly from YouTube videos via links to Shopee. 

Nearly 7 in 10 Australian consumers consider return policies when buying

72% are returning more products due to financial constraints.