E-commerce
Coupang net income climbs by $300m in Q1
Its net income amounted to $91m.
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.
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.