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Online sellers in Southeast Asia ‘optimistic’ over 2022 outlook
Online sellers in Southeast Asia ‘optimistic’ over 2022 outlook
74% of online sellers expect at least a 10% increase in sales, Lazada reported.
Weekly News Wrap: India’s quick commerce boom raises road safety concerns; Hong Kong fund divests Burger King businesses
And Starbucks expands delivery services in China via a Meituan tie-up.
Consumers’ financial insecurity hit APAC’s retail sector
Nearly nine in 10 consumers went through phases of financial insecurity in Q4 2021.
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‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ paves the way for SEA’s big spenders
Over 8% of ZALORA consumers in the region used the scheme for luxury items.
Here are the top 10 consumer trends to watch in 2022
Access and action will drive these consumer trends, according to Euromonitor International.
Asia leads in the “Sensory Stimulation” game: report
The trend is expanding in China, Hong Kong, and South Korea amongst others.
Weekly News Wrap: Alibaba mulls $10b fundraising for Freshippo; JD launches robotic shops in Netherlands
And Uniqlo raised prices for some products due to high production costs.
Sportswear demand rise as COVID-19 alert level heightened: ZALORA
It rose to 24% from 20% during the high alert period in Southeast Asia.
Shopline adds Instagram Live to smart commerce platform
In Singapore, over 40% of Shopline merchants adopted social commerce.
What to Expect in the Retail Revival?
As Singapore tentatively eases COVID-19 restrictions, the Lunar New Year tunes and décor may signal a returning to life for in-store retail. This should be exciting news for many brick-and-mortar retailers and consumers who have been deprived of in-store shopping experience. In a recent Sensormatic Solutions study, almost one third (30%) of Singapore consumers said they missed shopping in physical stores.
What are the 10 leading technology trends?
Alibaba said these technology trends will rise in the next two to five years.
Infrastructure-as-a-service: the unsung hero of annual festive sales
As we kick off 2022, e-commerce continues to gain momentum with retailers refining their strategies and upgrading their capabilities to address the ever-evolving landscape. Chinese New Year is right around the corner and other shopping events will instigate fierce rivalry as online and in-store retailers compete to out-perform one another by providing consumers better discounts, more personalised deals, and various payment methods and fulfilment options.
Weekly News Wrap: Delhi court halts Future-Amazon arbitration; 7-Eleven China fined over calling Taiwan a nation
And Walmart clarified they did not deliberately remove Xinjiang products on its app.
Asian food aggregators beef up e-grocery operations
Delivery companies seized the opportunity opened by a rise in online shopping.
These 3 consumer classes will drive APAC’s experience economy
The women, Gen Zs, and empowered 50s will have the biggest impact to the marketplace.
Everbest Soya Bean Products Sdn Bhd bags Consumer Good of the Year at FMCG Awards 2021
They are the first-ever soybean company to put their products on shelves and counters in Malaysia for easy accessibility, bringing a fast and convenient experience to the community.
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