In Focus

Malaysia’s retail recovery threatened by rising inflation

Malaysia’s retail recovery threatened by rising inflation

Inflation has been rising in many countries amidst supply-chain challenges.

In Focus

Consumers’ financial insecurity hit APAC’s retail sector

Nearly nine in 10 consumers went through phases of financial insecurity in Q4 2021.

In Focus

South Korea sees retail recovery in 2021

E-commerce quickly gained market share in recent years.

In Focus

Asian food aggregators beef up e-grocery operations

Delivery companies seized the opportunity opened by a rise in online shopping.

In Focus

APAC’s duty-free retail market to recover in 2023: report

China’s market remained resilient in the past years as tourism recovered.

In Focus

APAC’s foodservice sector rapidly adopts robots

Two in five consumers are more inclined to avail of digitally advanced products and services.

In Focus

Tensions escalate between India’s restaurants and food aggregators

Despite the lifting of quarantine restrictions, many consumers still order food online.

In Focus

Festival hype boosts India’s online retail sales in 2021

The massive discounts from retailers bode well for e-commerce companies.

In Focus

Top 5 things to do for APAC retailers to be 'shopper-first' in 2022

The five points are part of Publicis Sapient's inaugural 2022 Retail Guide to Next report.

In Focus

Consumers' financial uncertainties hit APAC’s retail sales growth

Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia are the hardest hit nations in the region.

In Focus

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.

In Focus

'Procrasti-shoppers': 16% of Singaporean adults shop on Black Friday due to boredom

Meanwhile, only 14% say they shop because of good value finds.

In Focus

Only 1 in 4 Singapore boomers make purchases through social media

The major consideration for them is trust.

In Focus

SEA e-commerce online conversations reached 1 million in 2021

Meltwater said brands should utilise the region's top online shopping trends.

In Focus

Retail recovery unlikely for Malaysia in 2021

The country’s consumer spending is tipped to exceed pre-pandemic levels by 2022.

In Focus

Retail vacancy in Guangzhou shrinks despite rising market sentiments

F&B businesses enjoyed a rapid recovery in Q3.

In Focus

Anxious consumers to hold back APAC retail spending

Two in three respondents still continue to work from home and are more heavily online.

In Focus