Expert Opinion

About 75% of consumers are more likely to buy a product endorsed by a TikToker or YouTuber.

Only two of 52 Fortune 500 retail companies have fully unlocked the technology’s value.

McKinsey says 40% of fashion brands reported rising emissions since making public commitments to decarbonisation.

China's market is pressured by rising outbound tourism and declining local demand.

Only one of two leading firms achieves 80% of their digital transformation project targets.

One in three customers in APAC join loyalty programs to build lasting connections.

Less than half of APAC consumers prefer online shopping, but most still rely on brick-and-mortar outlets.

One in two respondents expressed a desire for an AI 'clone' to manage tasks, including shopping.

In India, for instance, three in five consumers require free returns, posing a challenge for retailers.

'Hermit consumers' are a new type of consumer who prefers staying home to dining out.