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“New Retail is not just a concept or trend, it is the new reality," Lim Ming Yan, president and group CEO of CapitaLand Group declared at the New Retail: New Concept, or New Trend panel at Bo’ao Forum For Asia (BFA) 2018 recently.

Shoppers in emerging economies such as China and India are seeking a more luxury, personalised shopping service on their mobile and many Asia-Pacific shoppers are even willing to pay more for a product or service if the mobile shopping experience is better. This is according to new research from Worldpay.

Earth Day Network, the organisation that leads Earth Day worldwide, said Earth Day 2018 (which falls on April 22) will focus on mobilising the world to End Plastic Pollution.

THE commercial unmanned aerial services (UAS) market is experiencing a steady economic expansion due to disruptive innovations such as autonomous platforms, transitional drones and hybrid propulsion, according to a new analysis.

Technology has changed the face of retail, shifting the power from brands to consumers who are well informed and have more options. Management consulting firm Accenture highlights how it has shaken up the marketplace, allowing the most determined competitors to emerge as the new leaders.

With growing digitisation and greater privacy laws on the horizon, data protection is going to be more important than ever for e-commerce businesses. Muneerah Bee finds out how retailers can stay ahead of cyber attackers.

Retailers today have access to consumer data more than ever before, such as shoppers’ demographics, preferences, transaction details and purchase history. Muneerah Bee discovers how big data and analysis can help retailers identify what customers are looking for.

In retailing days of the past, customers had access to a limited range of products, sold in specialist outlets, often in just some select locations. Shopping was more about needs, and less about wants. Control lay with the retailer, from availability to pricing.

Everyone loves a surprise in the mailbox. The boom in e-commerce has made online subscription services sprout all over Asia to offer customers almost everything under the sun. Muneerah Bee unpacks the mystery and appeal behind subscription boxes.

The founders of SnobSwap, an online pre-owned luxury consignment platform, recently announced the launch of their rebranded site now called LePrix.com.

Ingredients and flavours manufacturer Kerry announced last month the opening of its expanded Regional Development and Application Centre that is also designated as the first Centre of Excellence for Meat in Bangpoo, Thailand.

Cloud commerce innovation provider Magento Commerce recently announced the addition of sales channel capabilities, so that merchants can more simply and cost-effectively manage inventory on Amazon directly from Magento Commerce.

Logistics management software provider LogiNext has launched its voice-controlled automation feature as it integrates with Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant and Cortana.

Property manager AsiaMalls Management has signed a memorandum of understanding with Singapore’s National Library Board to provide a virtual library of e-books through a digital wall. This initiative will be available at the newly refurbished Century Square mall, which will reopen to the public in Q2 2018.

Spanish clothing design and manufacturing company Mango continues to develop its sales network in the Middle East as the firm closed 2017 with 24 new stores in countries including Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran and Qatar, reaching a total of nearly 160 stores.

Heightened customer expectations for delivery are transforming the retail landscape. According to the10th Retail Shopper Study whitepaper by Zebra Technologies, 69% of shoppers in Asia-Pacific expect next-day or same-day delivery. However, 27% of shoppers are not willing to pay for shipping at any speed.