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Digitalisation and sustainable retail on the rise in post-pandemic Indonesia

Retail Asia Jakarta Forum discovers new trends, preferences and passions in 2023 from industry leaders and experts.

2023 Retail Asia Forum to be held in Kuala Lumpur in May

The event will take place at Impiana KLCC in Kuala Lumpur.

FMCG Asia Awards 2022: Bairaha Farms Plc

Bairaha Farms Plc wins the Digitalization Initiative of the Year - Sri Lanka award in the FMCG Asia Awards 2022.

Hong Kong reclaims status as global hub for lifestyle products

The April Lifestyle Fair 2023, hosted by HKTDC, attracted nearly 56,000 buyers from over 130 countries.

Creating smarter fashion with AI 

Fashion experts say designers can find a friend in AI, debunking fears it would replace humans.

New products, rewards and payment methods could attract budget-conscious consumers

Experts cite brands’ ingenious strategies to draw customers like tapping into their interest in games and virtual reality.

Make sure you don’t miss the Retail Asia Forum 2023 in Jakarta this May

Senior executives, experts, and business leaders will be brought together to discuss the latest issues in Asia’s retail sector.

Social commerce growth expected to triple vs e-commerce, says EY leader

This comes amidst the accessibility and popularity of social media usage amongst younger generations.

Supplier collaboration helps identify bottlenecks, address sustainability programmes: Euromonitor

This comes as retailers are equipped with an increasing variety of technologies to cater to changing consumer needs.

Zebra Technologies, Amazon, Microsoft emphasise focus on trust, data and technologies amidst changing shopping behaviours

Customers are now moving towards omnichannel shopping, but retailers must keep in mind that online and in-person shopping are not binary choices.

HKTDC unveils latest lifestyle essentials in April 5-in-1 fair

The April lifestyle product shows will take place on 19-22 April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 

Zebra Technologies, Amazon, Microsoft emphasise focus on trust, data and technologies amidst changing shopping behaviours

Customers are now moving towards omnichannel shopping, but retailers must keep in mind that online and in-person shopping are not binary choices.

Inflation offers an ‘excellent opportunity’ to reset promotional strategies: KPMG

Retailers can turn the current economic challenges into an opportunity to refocus their communications with customers, KPMG’s Anson Bailey says.

RSM Partner David Eu advises retailers to create desired shopping environments using tech

Eu said retailers and F&B operators can tailor their environment to the consumers’  expectations.

Addressing supply chain pain points will form a new source of competitiveness, says PwC leader

Michael Cheng observed that localisation, digitisation, and the circular economy would become major themes for supply chain innovation.