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Weekly News Wrap: China’s wealth plans hit European luxury retailers; India’s proposed e-commerce rule faces dissent
Weekly News Wrap: China’s wealth plans hit European luxury retailers; India’s proposed e-commerce rule faces dissent
And Singapore will provide pandemic support measures to its retail sector.
Weekly News Wrap: Shanghai boosts duty-free economy; Fast Retailing takes hit from Vietnam lockdown
And online classifieds business Carousell raises $100m in fresh funds.
SEA retailers must reimagine consumer engagement to drive sales: report
Digital media has taken a heavier role in brand discovery and consideration.
UNIQLO Malaysia and Singapore hinges on digitalisation for improved shopping experience
It implemented the "price tag scanner" and the same day Click & Collect service.
Omnichannel is the way forward for APAC retailers
As physical stores reopen, online spending may drop to 13.4% by end-2021 but never below pre-COVID levels.
Influencer-made products take centre stage in PopBox
PopBox features products that reflect the influencers' worldview.
Weekly News Wrap: China talks with delivery firms on workers’ rights; Shopee operator seeks $6.3b fundraising
And Indian e-commerce firm Udaan preps up for public listing.
Asia Pacific and Australasia to lead e-commerce charge in 2025
Euromonitor expects e-commerce growth to continue even after the pandemic subsides.
Nominations are now open for the inaugural FMCG Asia Awards 2021
Firms can submit their entries until 29 October 2021.
Does more self-service mean less work for people?
Diebold Nixdorf debunks myths on the rising use of self-service technology.
Immersive visual experiences the key to in-store retail recovery
Across the globe, COVID-19 interrupted almost everything in the physical world with some activities and sectors saved only by digital. The technology players could bring new advantages and opportunities as business operations and client engagements all migrated successfully online. Inevitably, the retailers in mega malls and hospitality sectors faced the most significant challenges with numerous players either ceasing their operations or had to shift to a virtual alternative.
JD invests in minority stake in France-based Lagardère Travel Retail
The two will cooperate in omnichannel retail and smart supply chain.
Weekly News Wrap: JD’s Richard Liu steps back as president; Thailand reopens shopping malls
And Apple is facing an anti-trust case in India over its in-app purchase system.
Payoneer leads webinar on digital transformation in APAC
The webinar will also highlight the region’s role as a centre for digital transformation.
What is the secret to a successful online business?
Lazada shares the answer at the LazMall Brands Future Forum.
SEA digital consumers to reach 350 million by end-2021
The report also said that digital retail share in the region grew 85% year-on-year.
Alibaba’s AliExpress expands services in Brazil
The company saw rapid adoption from the mass market in the past year.
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