APAC

Most shoppers want to see products in-store before ordering online

61% of consumers in the Asia Pacific agreed to this, higher compared to Europe and the Americas. 

Women expect ‘lifestyle-centric’ menstrual products

This pushes brands to highlight comfort and health in menstrual care.

Industry leaders from Amazon, Microsoft and Zebra Technologies weigh in on the tech trends impacting the future of retail

With the fast-changing environment of digitalisation and customer demands, retailers must find new ways to evolve alongside technological trends to remain competitive.

Three ways retailers can serve ‘budgeteers’

A budgeteer is someone who is not willing to spend more than necessary.

Experts on adopting ESG standards: Rebuild supply chain and business models, prioritise sustainable and ethical practices

As consumers become more conscious of ESG issues, companies must keep up with this shift by becoming "listening organisations" and focusing on ESG practices.

Starbucks to open 400 stores in APAC in 2023

Its newly-opened 5,000th store is located in Gwanyang-si, South Korea.

adidas sees US$746m loss in 2023

This is due to the “adverse impact” of the Yeezy write-off.

L’Oreal posts 6.6% sales growth in North Asia in 2022

Its sales amounted to €11.32b (US$12.07b). 

Retailers need to address inflation woes amidst sustainability push

There is pressure from investors, regulators, and consumers that compels companies to pursue sustainability.

These are the most used mobile shopping apps

This is based on the global active users between January and December 2022.