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Asia-Pacific consumers believe in ethical shopping: survey

Products based on fair trade principles are the biggest driver of ethical spending, according to findings from the latest Mastercard Ethical Spending and Charitable Giving Survey.

Asia-Pacific consumers believe in ethical shopping: survey

Products based on fair trade principles are the biggest driver of ethical spending, according to findings from the latest Mastercard Ethical Spending and Charitable Giving Survey.

Shopee kicks off second 9.9 Mobile Shopping Day

Shopee will be holding its annual shopping event, 9.9 Mobile Shopping Day, on 9 September where a wide range of items will be on sale with discounts up to 90% off, as well as daily giveaways and themed sales in the 9-day lead up to 9.9 Mobile Shopping Day.

Maxi-Cash steps up e-commerce efforts

Singapore’s first public-listed pawnbroker Maxi-Cash is expanding into the world of e-commerce with the launch of iPAYMENT, eSHOP and online valuation. These three new online services complement its existing business to offer an omni-channel approach to the pawn industry and their customers.

BluJay Solutions names Katie Kinraid general manager for APAC

Supply chain software and services provider BluJay Solutions has named Katie Kinraid as general manager of the Asia-Pacific region.

Asia-Pacific leading the way in m-commerce: report

As of 2016, Asia-Pacific had the highest number of mobile Internet connections, smartphone users and the highest rate of mobile shopper penetration worldwide, according to the Asia-Pacific M-Commerce 2017 report by international market research company Research and Markets.

Samsung to provide digital display solutions in Century Square

Property management company in Singapore AsiaMalls Management has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with technology company Samsung to provide digital display solutions for their retail malls, starting with the soon-to-be revamped Century Square in Tampines.

Olapic expands presence in Asia-Pacific

Visual content solutions, provider Olapic recently announced its strategic expansion in the Asia-Pacific region to help support the growing use of influencer and user-generated content by brands.

Century Square to undergo enhancement

AsiaMalls Management, the property manager of Century Square in Singapore, yesterday announced a S$60 million (US$44 million) investment to refurbish the decades-old mid-sized mall located in Tampines.

Strengthening end-to-end logistics solutions with new acquisition

Hayleys Advantis has further solidified its position in the Maldives with the addition of two new landing craft that will further expand the range of services offered by their subsidiary, Total Transport Solutions Maldives (TTS).

Website offers a new way to buy dresses online

A new online store and dress subscription service, Avid Dresser, is introducing a new approach to shop specifically for dresses.

New e-commerce platform focuses on clearing surplus merchandise

Global e-commerce marketplace Yonduur aims to tackle the industry-wide problem of moving closeouts, overstocks and excess inventory. The idea behind it is to move all of the excess and previous seasons’ goods out of the brands’ warehouse spaces and convert them into cash for their business.

Asian markets emerge as major players in the digital revolution

Developed markets in Asia-Pacific, such as Singapore, New Zealand, South Korea and Hong Kong, are identified as the leading the charge for a digital future, according to new research by The Fletcher School at Tufts University, USA in partnership with Mastercard.

How to identify a reliable partner that fits your shipping needs

Finding the right carrier may pose a challenge to some retailers. Unishippers shares some expert tips to help businesses match with transport companies.

Exploring areas of retail transformation

What should retailers do to stay relevant in the face of technological disruptions in this ever-changing retail landscape? Industry experts shared insights into global trends and retail transformation at the second edition of the Retail Revolution Seminar, held on June 30 at Four Points by Sheraton, Singapore. Muneerah Bee reports...

How workforce technology enables retail growth

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