E-commerce

Alibaba’s used goods trading app hits 100 million monthly users

More than 1 billion products are listed on Idle Fish every year.

Alibaba’s used goods trading app hits 100 million monthly users

More than 1 billion products are listed on Idle Fish every year.

7 in 10 SEA online sellers expect growth in 3Q

52% of the 750 sellers surveyed experienced growth in H1.

JD launches its biggest exhibit in ChinaJoy 2021

It is also upgrading its Esports platform.

Givenchy launches beauty flagship store on JD

A full line of its beauty products will be available online in China.

JD’s Thailand JV rebrands with focus on customer trust

It found that four in five customers still worry that the products won’t match the offer.

Freshippo to set up distribution centre in Wuhan

The facility will come with indoor holding facilities and food processing equipment.

India-based online store for sustainable products launched

The company makes use of checks to confirm the truthfulness of its sustainability claims.

Amazon India launches new fulfilment centre in Bihar

It can store tens of thousands of large appliance products.

APAC’s online retail sales rise amidst growing health concerns

However, customers have become slightly less concerned about visiting stores.

‘I am not a robot’: 84% of APAC consumers abandon carts due to complex login process

55% of consumers are frustrated with long log-in and sign up forms.

Slower growth in sight for China’s e-tailing sector

However, intensifying competition may prompt players to seek out new growth engines.

Daraz leads in e-commerce by prioritising customers’ and sellers’ needs

Innovations include a premium shopping channel and a stimulus programme.    

Here are the winners in the Retail Asia Awards 2021

Winners were awarded via digital award presentations on 12-16 July.

Lazada launches e-commerce competition for Singapore undergrads

Singapore undergraduate teams will compete for $8,000 and an internship with Lazada.

South Korea’s food companies ramp up online direct sales

CJ Cheiljedang and Hy saw a sales surge from their direct sales initiatives.