E-commerce

JD.com CEO steps down

Lei Xu will be replaced by CFO Sandy Ran Xu.

JD.com CEO steps down

Lei Xu will be replaced by CFO Sandy Ran Xu.

SHEIN opens new global integrated marketplace

The SHEIN Marketplace will host domestic and international third-party sellers. 

Watsons expands products under the Sustainable Choices scheme

There are now 8,000 products offered under the scheme.

APAC consumers seek sensory adventures and physical experiences: study

WGSN’s Asia Shopper Forecast 2023 dives into shopper profiles and their desires.

Indonesia, Phl struggle to keep up with Southeast Asia’s cashless drive

Zalora reports growth of digital payments to 81.20% in 2022, as connectivity and digitisation fueled hyperconsumerism in the region.

Amazon to allow merchants to sell to EU marketplaces

The sellers can list their products in at least one of Amazon's stores in nine markets.

Watsons China to open 300 physical stores this year

This will help accelerate its Offline Plus Online platform strategy.

How Foodpanda approached the food delivery downtrend

Digitalisation strengthens Foodpanda’s partnerships with restaurants for personalised customer experience.

Sephora names SEA, Oceania & South Korea managing director

Jenny Cheah served as President of Greater China of Bulgari before moving to Sephora.

Hyperconsumerism is on the rise in Southeast Asia: study

Innovations, such as live-streaming and VRs, have perked up customers' shopping experience, said Zalora.

How Amazon prevents counterfeit products on its platform

It stopped six million fake products from being sold in 2022.

Most consumers in Saudi Arabia use cards to shop online

The e-commerce market is expected to reach $15.7b, GlobalData reported. 

How the new generation of Malaysian consumers shop online

Shoppers look for pre-loved, warehouse clearance, and demo unit items.

APAC e-commerce sales down by nearly 3% YoY 

E-commerce sales growth has slowed down globally.

More Taiwanese online shoppers are using alternative payment methods

Over 25% of online buys were paid through alternative payment methods, GlobalData reported. 

Foot Locker to exit Hong Kong, Macau

It will continue to expand in the region through licenses.