E-commerce
Digital adoption and UPI payments fuel India’s e-commerce expansion
Digital adoption and UPI payments fuel India’s e-commerce expansion
AI tools are increasingly used by retailers to personalise shopping and improve product discovery.
South Korea’s major retailers post 4.4% sales jump in January
Online sales rose across all product categories.
Discount boom and e-grocery drive change as MENA retail struggles to grow
Most MENA grocery markets grew slowly or contracted in 2024, except Morocco.
Trust deficit hits Malaysia's online checkouts
Delivery lapses and hidden costs spur drop-offs.
Australia’s e-commerce shifts toward global market leaders
Amazon, Shein, and Temu gain ground, placing the era of local marketplaces at risk.
Temu partners with DEKRA to boost product safety in marketplace
DEKRA will provide independent testing for Temu’s automotive and household electronics.
Lazada's RedMart launches 30-minute grocery delivery in Singapore
The service is designed for urgent or last-minute grocery needs.
Ageing population to drive APAC retail pharma market to $524.8b by 2032
This demographic shift is expecto to increase prescription volumes.
New JD.com-CBBC deal opens China market for British businesses
The deal connects British companies to JD.com’s 700 million customers.
Amazon expands fresh grocery delivery to over 80 Sydney suburbs
It is available in over 80 Sydney suburbs.
Why are Asian consumers paying more for validated wellness?
Trust gaps and health priorities drive science-backed beauty demand.
Sephora targets 80 million shoppers with Olive Young K‑Beauty deal
Customers get Olive Young –curated zones in stores and online.
Foodpanda Singapore launches XL stores as basket sizes increase
These stores carry a 30% larger inventory than standard outlets.
Korean spending signals surge as 36-point optimism shift defies 2024 lows
The improved sentiment comes as political tensions stabilise.
Australian retail sales jumps 7% in November
Western Australia, Queensland, NSW were the top states for retail gains.
Global home décor market set to hit $880b by 2030
Growth driven by sustainability, digital décor, and personalised styling.
TikTok Shop boosts Filipino MSME sales over 200% in 2025
Over 25,000 Filipino entrepreneurs trained in TikTok Shop tools
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