APAC

Zebra Technologies, Amazon, Microsoft to explore the elements shaping omnichannel retail success in Asia Pacific

Key executives from tech giants to present at Retail Asia’s upcoming webinar on 27 February 2023.

Which markets have the most weekly online shoppers

The global average of internet users who buy online weekly is 57.8%.

This is how much renewable energy Amazon bought in 2022

Amazon set the record for the most RE purchased by a single company.

Weekly News Wrap: Luxury giants bank on Chinese return; Apple starts hiring in Malaysia retail bid

And a Japanese whaling firm pins hopes on an ‘unmanned store’ to revive sales.

LVMH profit up 23% YoY to $22.9b in 2022

Its revenue also hit a record EUR79.2b as its market in Asia remains stable.

Add to cart: travellers now have a shopping basket for travel bookings

Agoda will give a seamless, one-stop travel booking experience. 

Consumers demand diversity, inclusivity: report

They are buying from brands that support their values.

Brown-Forman takes home win at FMCG Asia Awards 2022

It has popularised the Jack & Coke mixed drink in partnership with Coca-Cola Philippines.

Consumers give more weight to emotional benefits in purchases: report

Businesses should provide alternative payment methods to capture these consumers.

Here’s why 57% of consumers deleted apps in 2022

Consumers are done with mindlessly browsing for hours.

Nearly 60% prefer humans over robots for customer service

Only 19% were comfortable talking to an automated bot.

Around 2 in 5 consumers expect in-person everyday activities: report

Brands should improve their operations to attract these customers.

Three in four shoppers tighten budgets amidst higher prices

Consumers will likely switch to e-commerce for better and cheaper deals.