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Pink fashion, mythical literature drive China’s consumer trends
Pink fashion, mythical literature drive China’s consumer trends
JD.com reported a surge in demand for products related to the leading movies.
How physio brands could take advantage of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup hype
Brands should sponsor sports teams to increase their customer base.
Which e-commerce industry got the highest number of complaints from customers?
The electronics and electrical industry received 653 total complaints.
Experts unveil 3 factors that will drive up retail sales in 2H23
Economists expect the market’s sales momentum to improve in the remaining months.
How APAC’s foodservice sector drives towards sustainability
They turn to local sourcing and minimising food waste, amongst others.
How GenAI supports retailers communication channels
GenAI can help retailers provide a personalised customer experience.
How childless households will impact milk formula and toys market sales
The milk formula market is seen to drop due to low number of children.
How can TikTok compete in the e-commerce market?
Gaining the trust of regulators and ensuring data safety will be vital for TikTok.
Asia’s luxury market undergoes reshuffling: report
Japan is expected to be the “rising star” in the region’s luxury market.
China’s FMCG sustains rebound in Q1: report
Bain & Company reported a value growth of 1.9% in the first quarter of the year.
Over half of SG retailers prioritise expanding sales channels
They should focus on solving cart abandonment issues to avoid losing customers.
Around 64% of consumers likely to engage with brands collecting data directly
Consumers are more careful in sharing data with third-party collectors.
What drives APAC Gen Zs consumer behaviour
WGSN identified five pillars that Gen Zs prioritise.
Philippine retail shows recovery and embraces omni-channel strategies
The Philippine Retail Association says 113 million population assures industry growth in the short to medium term.
Around 4 in 5 Singaporeans still shop for groceries online post-pandemic
Trustworthiness was amongst the factors for shopping for groceries online.
Fashion firms in China spur growth with direct-to-consumer model
PwC reveals how the DTC model leverages digital technology to deliver more personalised products, services, and experiences to new-age consumers.
China leads new stores opening in 2022
The country accounted for 41% of all stores that opened last year.
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