E-commerce
Southeast Asian sellers face AI adoption gap
Southeast Asian sellers face AI adoption gap
Cost and implementation complexity remain key hurdles.
Robotic last-mile delivery market to hit $1.74b by 2032
Robotic deliveries are also projected to reach 25,000 by 2032.
Digital giants to retailers: The playbook for scaling ad revenue with onsite retail media
If traditional models do not work, what is the best way to succeed in the retail media business?
ShopUp and Sary merge to form SILQ Group
It is supported by $110m in funding
Temu partners with Eurofins to strengthen product safety, compliance
Eurofins Assurance will conduct independent product inspections.
K-beauty brand Anua expands Amazon launch to Europe, Middle East, and Australia
It aims to reduce confusion from unauthorised listings.
YouTube, Shopee partner to launch Shopping Affiliate Program in Singapore
It aims to accelerates product discovery and amplifies brand reach.
Social media replaces search engines as key shopping, discovery tool
Platforms like TikTok and Douyin are growing rapidly.
Shein increases use of deadstock fabric by 40% in 2024
The initiative is part of SHEIN’s evoluSHEIN roadmap.
Shopee Singapore launches ‘Shopee Majulah Club’ to support seniors
Introduced as part of SG60 celebrations.
JD Auto Service, Continental Tire launch instant tire delivery in China
It also offers quick tire replacement.
Singapore retailers enter Thailand, Malaysia via Shopee, Lazada
Selling on these platforms is significantly cheaper than setting up physical stores.
Here’s what’s happening in Australia’s marketplace sector
94% of Australians shop on marketplaces.
Philippines eyes stricter e-commerce regulation
The Trade industry is beefing up its workforce to better handle complaints.
Rakuten uses autonomous robots to boost last-mile delivery
They can deliver at night and in bad weather thanks to LiDAR sensors.
India seizes non-compliant products from e-commerce warehouses
Amongst the platforms raided were Amazon and Flipkart.
87% of Shopee Affiliates build trust, boost sales via curated recommendations
Thirteen percent also engage audiences through unboxing videos and live product reviews.
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This 11.11, the real battle lies in shopper confidence – not the biggest discount