Exclusive

Law setting minimal required investment may attract not the big retailers but small and medium-scale foreign businesses.

Shopee reported its users saved US$1.7b on groceries and essentials in 2022. 

Local products offer better value for money and are more in line with consumers’ priorities.

PwC reveals how the DTC model leverages digital technology to deliver more personalised products, services, and experiences to new-age consumers.

More than 71% of retailers in Asia Pacific plan to expand or add new stores in 2023, according to CBRE retail survey. 

China-based MINISO has over 5,400 stores, of which more than 2,000 are in global markets, and it’s still growing.

Businesses should balance automation with personal care, says Euromonitor International.

Introducing a tax on luxury items may send Malaysian consumers, tourists flying off on shopping sprees abroad.

More than 3 out of 5 Gen Zs think AR will make life easier.

Zalora reports growth of digital payments to 81.20% in 2022, as connectivity and digitisation fueled hyperconsumerism in the region.

Retailers need to use their stores for brand storytelling and multifunctional purposes to engage customers.

21% of these consumers are ready to spend 16% of their income on luxury.

A budgeteer is someone who is not willing to spend more than necessary.

The number of their outlets have now reached more than 21,000 outlets across Indonesia.

Coty SEA stores offer services that give the same customer experience online.

Under the Code of Conduct, BNPL providers need to show customers their ‘Trustmark’.