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Shopee, Visa announce five-year regional partnership
Shopee, Visa announce five-year regional partnership
They will incentivse MSMEs in digitalising their businesses.
Retail Asia to kick off Retail Asia Virtual Conference 2020 on 8 October
Hear updates about the retail sector from senior executives, consulting firms, and regulators in the region.
China's Zall to invest in Singapore arm
It is one of the bidders shorlisted for a wholesale digital banking licence.
APAC consumers prefers brands supporting frontliners
China leads market choice for APAC consumers who make purchases internationally.
Singapore's hoolah launches physical retail store solution
This is said to to help accelerate the recovery and growth for physical retail stores.
Retailers offset volume sale reduction through omnichannel approach
Singapore ranks as the most suited Asian economy for e-commerce.
GoSpree platform ready to take off on 9.9
eGSS participants start promoting deals at their eCommerce stores.
Weekly News Wrap: American department stores in their ‘last' stages; US convenience stores pivot to e-selling
And women’s retailer J. Jill has days to avoid bankruptcy. From CNBC:
Clarins opens new Singapore boutique
The kiosk offers a full range of products.
Five focus areas for retailers beyond the GSS
The iconic Great Singapore Sale (GSS) goes online this year as the retail industry creates a “new normal” shopping experience amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This may well be a sign of more disruption to come as consumer habits evolve and retailers recalibrate their business strategies.
UNIQLO launches mask brand in Singapore
It employs a triple-layer structure, and is machine washable.
Changi Airport launches deals on online shopping platform
Flash vouchers of up to $118 can be redeemed every Monday.
Ecommerce giant Lazada reinvents online shopping through LazLive
LazLive is its in-app live streaming feature which allows users to interact in real time.
Starbucks rolls out two plant-based food items in Singapore
It will be available in stores and through delivery.
Amazon expands anti-counterfeit service to Australia and Singapore
Over 10,000 brands have enrolled in its Project Zero.
Koufu Group's profits plunged 82% to $1.85m in H1
Its outlet and mall management segment saw lower fixed and variable rental income.
Weekly News Wrap: SEA to see 310 million digital consumers by end-2020; China's July auto sales up 16.4%
And here are the recent shifts in India’s spending habits.
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