APAC
Yoshinoya unveils discount e-card for transformative dining experience
Yoshinoya unveils discount e-card for transformative dining experience
Yoshinoya’s “Privilege Pass” provides customers with discount prices for various products.
Alibaba.com inks partnership with Alioth to support SMEs
Through the deal, Alioth will be given access to Alibaba’s online tools and sales channels.
JD Worldwide opens Paris warehose for cross-border purchases to China
The fashion goods warehouse will contain over 100 brands.
Fila appoints new Global Brand President
Klein has previously served as President of Fila USA.
FMCG spending up 6.1% YoY in 2023
This is mainly driven by inflation.
True Religion signs footwear licensing agreement with Orly Corporation
This is in line with the launch of its Fall 2024 footwear collection.
Levi’s Beyond Yoga appoints new CEO
Co-Founder and CEO Michelle Wahler will depart the company.
Mash Beauty Lab switches to carbon-free and biomass package labels
Celvoke, to/one, and SNIDEL BEAUTY will use plant-based materials for labels and packaging.
Wendy's appoints new president, CEO
He will succeed Todd Penegor in the role.
Shinsegae’s Better Foods gets investment from Cleveland Avenue
Amongst its plant-based products cover meat, milk, and cheese substitutes.
Online grocery sales growth slows in Asia
A significant decline in basket sizes were seen in Malaysia and India.
Crate & Barrel opens shared registry for its brands
This will enable new registrants and gift buyers to create Shared Registry for their home.
Around 7 in 10 APAC marketers spend on in-app ad
About 52% of marketers place in-app mobile game advertisements.
APAC tax-free shopping records strong recovery in December 2023
The recovery rate during the month stood at 151%.
Puig buys majority stake in cosmetics brand Dr. Barbara Sturm
Sturm will retain a minority stake and remain as the company’s brand ambassador.
Pottery Barn Kids inks exclusive partnership with Aerin
The deal includes the first and only children’s home furnishings collection for both entities.
FedEx to launch first-ever data-driven commerce platform fdx
The e-commerce leader is the first company to connect the entire customer journey.
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