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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.

Over 40% of consumers are not willing to pay extra for green products

This challenges retailers to close the prices of sustainable products to conventional brands.