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Digital commerce applications market growing at 15.8% CAGR by 2026

The development of platforms used for making payments, billing and managing other accounting functions, as well as handling customer refunds is picking up momentum.

Digital commerce applications market growing at 15.8% CAGR by 2026

The development of platforms used for making payments, billing and managing other accounting functions, as well as handling customer refunds is picking up momentum.

Infor M3 integrates to GT Nexus supply chain network

Enterprise software company Infor recently announced the availability of a standard Infor ION integration between Infor M3 and GT Nexus Order Collaboration.

Cybersecurity remains a crucial concern for retailers

It is important for companies to make cybersecurity a priority when applying the Internet of Things into their digital transformation strategies, such as customer experience or smart retail, said research and consulting company Frost & Sullivan.

Increase supply chain resilience to better meet demands

In an increasingly volatile and uncertain world, food and grocery businesses can increase the resilience of their supply chains to better absorb shocks and risks.

Why the Muslim consumer market in Asia matters

In recent years, brands and retailers are increasingly paying attention to the Muslim consumer market in Asia. Muneerah Bee finds out some of the benefits of tapping this growing consumer segment and why it takes more than a ‘trust mark’ to cater to the significant Muslim populations in the region, especially those in South-east Asia. executive

The new era of experiential retail

The rise of e-commerce has changed the Singapore retail landscape significantly. Well-informed, with their fingers on the pulse of global trends, shoppers are more discerning in their expectations of a shopping experience. Retailers have to be innovative to constantly look to differentiate themselves in order to keep up in a fast-moving environment.

Price is a top factor for consumers when considering a purchase

Personalisation, price and fulfilment are key influencers on the path to purchase, according to the second annual Consumer Trends Report – 2017 Edition by Kibo.

Hari Raya bazaar at Geylang Serai returns with over 1,000 stalls

The annual month-long shopping fiesta is back to delight local and international visitors at the Hari Raya bazaar at Geylang Serai.

Apple Orchard Road opens in Singapore

Tech giant Apple opened its first brick and mortar store in South-east Asia on May 27.

Haven launches new transportation management system

Technology company Haven recently announced the launch of Haven transportation management system (TMS), an end-to-end logistics management platform for managing large international supply chains.

Utilising field marketing to help FMCG brands grow

DKSH, a market expansion services provider, recently showcased a new smart technology deployed in Singapore’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) retail industry, which is used by field marketers across the modern trade retailers in Singapore, consisting supermarkets, hypermarkets, pharmacies and convenience stores.

Diebold Nixdorf partners Kony to accelerate mobile transformation in retail and financial services

Diebold Nixdorf recently announced a strategic partnership with Kony, Inc. to offer white label mobile application solutions for financial institutions and retailers.

Lazada Singapore moves warehouse operations to SingPost's regional e-commerce logistics hub

Lazada Singapore has moved its entire warehouse operations recently to SingPost Regional e-commerce Logistics Hub in Tampines Logistics Park in Singapore.

Smart and connected products take centre stage at houseware show

THE 120th International Home + Housewares Show held in March this year saw a concerted focus on smart and connected products with the inaugural IHA Smart Home Pavilion featuring 18 new and current exhibitors displaying emerging technologies and the latest in smart and connected products, as well as 70 other smart exhibitors located in the different halls at McCormick Place, Chicago, USA.

New on-demand parcel collection service for online shoppers

A Singapore-based start-up wants to give customers an easier way for them to collect online purchases and ensure they do not miss their parcel deliveries.

Online shopping habits during Ramadan revealed

E-commerce websites can tap the spike in online browsing and sales after sundown.

Tapping technology to boost productivity

As many retail businesses face increased competition and are forced to operate on smaller profit margins, implementing technology solutions to the workflow can significantly make a difference to the bottom line. Muneerah Bee talks to Raj Singh, vice-president of Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions ASEAN/ANZ, for insights into how this can be achieved.