E-commerce
China’s top e-commerce firms saw record Singles’ Day sales
China’s top e-commerce firms saw record Singles’ Day sales
Alibaba and JD closed their 11.11 promos with sales volumes of $85b and $55b, respectively.
Starbucks Korea limits mobile order after employee complaints
Its staff protested last October over heavy workloads during marketing events.
Weekly News Wrap: Regulatory scrutiny hampers China’s Singles Day sales; Vietnam’s Tiki rases $258m ahead of IPO
Singapore’s ShopBack buys a local fintech startup to add “buy now, pay later” services.
SEA e-commerce online conversations reached 1 million in 2021
Meltwater said brands should utilise the region's top online shopping trends.
11.11 SEA sales skyrocket to 554% in 2020
However, 12.12 emerged as the largest shopping festival for 2020.
Alibaba rolls out free return service for Singapore customers
Customers can now initiate a goods return request on its logistics platform.
Regulator greenlights E-Mart’s purchase of eBay Korea
The Fair Trade Commission believes the approval will spur competition in the retail sector.
JD bares plans to boost agri-products for Singles Day promo
The company has targeted more than 1,000 brands for this initiative.
UOB partners with Fave to transform rewards programmes
The new UOB Rewards+ intends to make rewards more straightforward, transparent, and engaging.
Alibaba brings sustainability into limelight for Singles’ Day festival
It is planning to slash order-related carbon emissions by 30%.
Shoppertainment Live opens seven 'livestyle' studios in PH
The studios will be used for the new normal in live commerce.
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Alibaba users flocked to beauty and animal stores during Golden Week
Sales of cat and dog snacks and animal grooming products more than doubled.
Taobao rolls out platform designed for senior users
It features larger texts, simplified navigation, and voice-assisted technology.
Coupang faces allegations of manipulating employees’ work hours
Korean laws forbid workers from working more than 52 hours per week.
JD rolls out new business offering one-hour delivery
Products with the 'Shop Now' icon can be fulfilled by nearby physical stores within 3km.
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