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Partygoers are ditching suits and formal dresses

Only 25% prefer wearing formal attire at events.

Rising costs to drive secondhand fashion: report

The apparel resale market to grow 85.5% between 2022 and 2026. 

Combating payment fraud in an increasingly digital world

The rise of digital payment channels has brought new opportunities for bad actors to target customers and businesses.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions webinar to highlight fraud prevention strategies for new payment channels

The retail industry is urged to counter fraudulent activities and develop strategies towards early detection. 

SHEIN launches resale platform

It is piloted in the US but is planned to be rolled out in other markets next year.

Diversifying supply sources needed to reduce business risk, says RSM partner

David pointed out how companies’ efforts to expand their social commerce space play a significant factor today.

UNIQLO International operating profit rises 42% in 2022

Its Europe and US markets particularly saw a large improvement.

Reshaping the retail market with self-service systems

The virtual fireside chat highlights the importance of the solution in improving customer experience amidst a highly digitalised retail industry.

Weekly News Wrap: New Shibuya awaits tourists to Japan; Naver buys US-based Poshmark in $1.2b deal

And India's Nykaa forges an alliance with Dubai's Apparel Group in the Gulf region.

Six in 10 Asian shoppers to spend more this holiday season

This is linked to the strong financial resilience in the market. 

France’s Lemaire launches e-commerce channel on Alibaba's platform

Its product offerings include its Fall/Winter 2022 collection.