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Shift to modern grocery consumption slows down
Shift to modern grocery consumption slows down
This trend, however, is not observed in Malaysia and Thailand.
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Nine trends to reshape Southeast Asia's e-commerce in 2024
Social media and AI-driven features will continue their trajectory in 2024.
China’s FMCG sector sees ‘soft recovery’: report
The sector saw a 1% growth in the first nine months of 2023.
How brands can balance the vast shopping experience
Brands should consider various aspects including environmental, emotional, and transactional.
Four shifts transforming Southeast Asia’s retail landscape
The region is seeing the rise of minimarts, and artificial intelligence, amongst other trends.
ACE Hardware Philippines stays 'Helpful' to remain competitive
CEO Bernard Ong spoke about how vital a branding position is in ensuring retailers keep their relevance in the market.
Consumers expect ‘delightful distractions’ in shopping
Brands can rely on storytelling and creative messaging to spark consumers’ joy.
‘Buy online, pick up anywhere’ gains traction from retailers, consumers
Security and convenience concerns drive the need for pick-up options.
Products with sustainable packaging sell more - report
Over the past five years, products packaged with ESG claims accounted for 56% of total growth, a joint study by McKinsey and Nielsen IQ showed.
‘Emotional loyalty,’ the new way retailers retain customers
In Hong Kong, one in two consumers buy only from brands they trust so keeping that relationship exciting pays off.
Soft drinks industry uses AI for new flavours
AI is also used to optimise the operations of the industry.
Time on shopping apps to reach 26.6 billion hours due to holidays
Data.ai’s figures also showed that this is a 6% increase compared to the past quarter.
F&B success seen in Family Mart Indonesia stores
Fast food and drinks rival grocery sales, averaging 50% of transactions in each store.
Why APAC consumers make impulse purchases
Sales or deals, and “mood-boosting” items compel consumers to buy.
Lippo Malls Indonesia continues to keep up with fast-changing trends
CEO Henry Riady reveals the secret of maintaining 70 malls in 40 cities and going for more.
H&M South Asia weaves sustainability, affordability into the fashion scene
It is also working towards improving the customer experience by upgrading stores and partnering with marketplaces.
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