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BNPL payment option to boost Southeast Asia’s e-commerce market
BNPL payment option to boost Southeast Asia’s e-commerce market
Younger generations are increasingly willing to use online BNPL options.
China’s FMCG retailers must compete amidst growing digitization: Bain
Retailers must focus on categories that continue to have low online penetration.
Tighter competition expected for Bangkok’s retail sector in 2022
The sector’s outlook is expected to suffer weaker consumer confidence.
Growth in sight for Japan’s retail sector despite slow recovery
Store footfall is continuing to rise despite substantial COVID-19 cases.
China’s 618 shopping festival to dictate retail sector’s fortunes: report
Businesses are counting on the festival to invigorate the sector.
Japan’s retail sector enjoys foot traffic recovery in Q1
Second-hand luxury goods businesses saw solid demand in the quarter.
Youth consumers drive APAC’s luxury retail market: report
Brands are adopting strategies to connect deeper with younger luxury consumers.
Singapore’s retail growth to rely on essential spending: Fitch
Real household income growth is expected to be relatively modest in 2022-2026.
China’s e-commerce giants launches Earth Day initiatives
Alibaba has made public its nine green patents, while JD launched a carbon reduction campaign.
Hong Kong set for rebound in retail activity in April: report
But tourist demand is expected to remain muted in the coming months.
India’s apparel sales to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2022: GlobalData
This will be driven by increased urbanisation in the country.
Demographic shifts boost APAC’s DIY home improvement retail market
But the lack of skilled professionals in the sector might hold back growth in coming years.
Bangkok’s retail growth to depend on government support: report
Activity revived in Thailand’s industry in Q4 2021 but outlook remained muted.
Steady growth ahead for Australia’s retail spending
The country is not expected to return to another strict lockdown.
China rolls out policy support to buoy retail growth
Support is expected to strengthen if retail sales do not stabilise in the next few months.
Growth in sight for Asia Pacific’s retail markets
Nearly all major destinations are expected to see bigger domestic visitor volumes.
Vietnam’s grocery sector boosted by border reopening
The country’s tourism spending is expected to start recovering this year.
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