APAC
Out and about, Asia Pacific consumers seek tactile experiences
Out and about, Asia Pacific consumers seek tactile experiences
Retailers need to use their stores for brand storytelling and multifunctional purposes to engage customers.
How SHEIN cuts carbon emissions in its warehouses
The company aims to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 25% in its value chain by 2030.
New products, rewards and payment methods could attract budget-conscious consumers
Experts cite brands’ ingenious strategies to draw customers like tapping into their interest in games and virtual reality.
Amazon to allow merchants to sell to EU marketplaces
The sellers can list their products in at least one of Amazon's stores in nine markets.
Hermès sales in Asia up 23% in Q1 2023
Sales were boosted by the Chinese New Year.
How Foodpanda approached the food delivery downtrend
Digitalisation strengthens Foodpanda’s partnerships with restaurants for personalised customer experience.
Sephora names SEA, Oceania & South Korea managing director
Jenny Cheah served as President of Greater China of Bulgari before moving to Sephora.
Australia, South Korea, and India are top markets for inbound duty-free shopping
Duty-free is sales to travellers of goods and products exempt from VAT.
Gen Zs can help turn inflation into opportunity: KPMG
Promotional strategies must be reset to attract 600 million Gen Zs through digital and human consumer experiences.
Giordano sales up 6% YoY in Q1 2023
Its same-store sales registered a 16.1% growth.
Creating space for Gen Zs’ ‘personal brand’ with augmented reality
More than 3 out of 5 Gen Zs think AR will make life easier.
Consumers crave human connection amidst era of automation
Businesses should balance automation with personal care, says Euromonitor International.
How Amazon prevents counterfeit products on its platform
It stopped six million fake products from being sold in 2022.
Social commerce growth expected to triple vs e-commerce, says EY leader
This comes amidst the accessibility and popularity of social media usage amongst younger generations.
L'Oréal to acquire Australian beauty brand Aesop
The transaction will close in the third quarter of the year.
Toys”R”Us Asia names new CEO
The appointment of Leo Tsoi took effect on 1 April.
FMCG sector firms in Top 250 retailers post 4.7% YoY revenue growth
It accounted for 63.8% of the total revenue.
Commentary
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