In Focus
Around 4 in 5 Singaporeans still shop for groceries online post-pandemic
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.
Australians prefer in-store retail due to digital shopping fatigue
Around 3 in 5 Australians want in-store retail therapy.
Around 7 in 10 restaurants confident about the F&B sector outlook for Q2
Business satisfaction rose to 6.5 from 6.1 in Q4 2022.
Alternative payments account for 43.3% of e-commerce purchases in Hong Kong
Over 90% of Hong Kong consumers have shopped online over the past 6 months.
Gen Zs can help turn inflation into opportunity: KPMG
Promotional strategies must be reset to attract 600 million Gen Zs through digital and human consumer experiences.
How much shoppers in Southeast Asia save through mega sales
Shopee’s campaigns allow consumers to save on groceries and essentials.
Most consumers in Saudi Arabia use cards to shop online
The e-commerce market is expected to reach $15.7b, GlobalData reported.
How the new generation of Malaysian consumers shop online
Shoppers look for pre-loved, warehouse clearance, and demo unit items.
More Taiwanese online shoppers are using alternative payment methods
Over 25% of online buys were paid through alternative payment methods, GlobalData reported.
How cosmetics brands in India could gain consumer loyalty?
GlobalData suggested that brands highlight their stance on equality issues.
Why shoppers still buy in-store
Some shoppers like seeing the product in-store before buying online.
BNPL poised to be the most preferred payment method in Southeast Asia: report
BNPL payments grew by 226% in central areas.
Most Indian residents still prefer to shop online: survey
The urban diaspora was quick to adopt online shopping.
Vietnam’s retail sector shows signs of recovery: report
Retail sales in the country rose 20% in January.
South Korean department stores enjoy sales rebound
Many reported growth in sales from foreign customers.